Public Health Data and Performance Analyst

Grays - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Job Title: Public Health Data and Performance Analyst
Salary:3902i7 44463 per annum
Grade:E
Contract Type:Permanent
Working Hours:37 hours per week

About the Department

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.

About the Role

As aPublic Health Data and Performance Analyst you willbe responsible for:

To support the delivery of expert statistical advice to the on-going development and implementation of relevant analytical projects under supervision.
Support develop and monitor projects within the team work plan.
Evaluate value for money of commissioned intervention/projects across public health portfolios improving efficiency and innovation.
Support the data elements of needs assessments providing robust up to date and reliable data and intelligence.
Work with the Public Health leads and other Service Managers within Thurrock Council and health partners as required.
Provide Health Intelligence in the form of surveillance of infectious diseases and when required to protect health.
To work 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.

WhatWereLooking For

Werelooking 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 at 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
Experience in the use of basic statistical and epidemiological methods for interpreting and understanding data sets
Knowledge of how linked data can be used to improve health and an understanding of the principles and approaches to data linkage

DBS Check:Not required for this post

Benefits of Working with Us

At Thurrock Council we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

Generous annual leave entitlement
Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
Ongoing training and professional development
Employeeassistanceprogramme 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

Additional Information

If you have any questions about the role or interview process please contact:

Emma Sanford Public Health Principal

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:

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DescriptionJob Title: Public Health Data and Performance AnalystSalary:3902i7 44463 per annumGrade:EContract Type:PermanentWorking Hours:37 hours per weekAbout the DepartmentTo support the Analyst Team in delivering high level specialist analysis for the Public Health Team.To provide analytical supp...