Public Health Data and Performance Analyst

To support the Analyst Team in delivering high level, specialist analysis for the Public Health Team. To provide analytical support and advice to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of delivery in all services and functions. Contribute to the formulation and implementation of robust and effective risk stratification, cost benefit analysis and other strategic evaluations under guidance. Support service and corporate transformation and improvement initiatives. To provide data and analytical support, including having responsibility for submitting statutory returns, corporate performance updates and updates on performance to PHLT. Ensuring that access to relevant data is maintained for the team through keeping data sharing agreements and protocols up to date. To deputise for senior members of team when required. Commitment to personal program of continuing professional development. Act as an ambassador for change and promote our values ensuring they are reflected and embedded in everything we do.

As a Public Health Data and Performance Analyst, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting the delivery of expert statistical advice to the ongoing development and implementation of relevant analytical projects under supervision.
• Supporting, developing and monitoring projects within the team work plan.
• Evaluating value for money of commissioned intervention/projects across public health portfolios improving efficiency and innovation.
• Supporting the data elements of needs assessments, providing robust, up to date and reliable data and intelligence.
• Working with the Public Health leads, and other Service Managers within Thurrock Council and health partners as required.
• Providing Health Intelligence in the form of surveillance of infectious diseases and when required to protect health.
• Working at all times to accepted notions of best practice in the area of equal opportunities and anti-discrimination offering a proactive lead for staff and others.

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Good degree of literacy and numeracy.
• Good oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Skills in the use of Microsoft products including Excel.
• Ability to analyse, interpret and present quantitative data.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Accuracy and attention to detail in own work.
• Ability to work to instruction and independently, and to use initiative.
• Ability to produce detailed and insightful reports and translate complex information into meaningful conclusions and recommendations.
• Demonstrated capabilities to manage own workload working to tight and often changing timescales.
• Strong organisational skills, ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload to meet competing deadlines.

Essential qualifications:

• Level 3 qualifications in relevant subjects AND significant experience working as an analyst / Level 4 or higher qualification in relevant subject.
• Experience in the use and application of basic statistical and epidemiological methods.
• Knowledge of how linked data can be used to improve health and an understanding of the principles and approaches to data linkage.

Benefits of Working with Us:

• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable).
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
• Staff discounts and local offers.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment.

Important Dates:

• Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 29th January 2026.
• Closing Date (Internal & External): 22nd February 2026.
• Interview Date: TBC likely week of 2nd March 2026.

If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact: Emma Sanford, Public Health Principal.