Public Health Analyst

Job Title:PublicHealthAnalyst
Salary:45624 - 52038 per annum(pro rata to hours worked as part-time)
Grade:F
Contract Type:Permanent
Working Hours:17 hours per week(Job Share)

About the Role

To support the Senior Public Health Analyst in delivering high level specialist analysis for the Public Health Team.

Tomanagerelationshipswith colleaguesstakeholdersatvariouslevelsdelivering under supervisionprofessional analytical support and advice to improve the effectivenessand efficiency of effective risk stratification cost benefit analysis and other strategic evaluations. Support service and corporate transformation and improvement initiatives.

Toprovideeffectivelinemanagementandbearolemodeltothe team.

TodeputisefortheSenior Public Health Analyst and Public Health Principal asandwhenrequired.

To contribute to the personal development and upskilling of more junior members of the team.

Act as an ambassador for change and promote our values ensuring they are reflected and embedded in everything we do.

Key Duties include:

• Tosupport the delivery of expert statistical advice totheon-goingdevelopmentandimplementationofrelevantanalyticalprojects
• Managesupportdevelopandmonitorprojectswithintheteam workplan
• Evaluatevalueformoneyofcommissionedintervention/projectsacrosspublichealthportfolios improving efficiency and innovation
• Lead the data elements of needsassessmentsprovidingrobustuptodateandreliabledataand intelligence
• To work with the Public Health leads and other Service Managers within Thurrock Council and health partners as required
• Provide Health Intelligenceintheformofsurveillance of infections diseasesandwhenrequired to protect health
• Toworkatalltimestoacceptednotionsofbestpracticeintheareaofequalopportunitiesand anti-discrimination offering a proactive lead for staff and others.

WhatWereLooking For

Werelooking for someone who has:

• High degree of literacy and numeracy
• Good oral and written communication and presentation skills
• 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
• Demonstratable 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
• Ability to communicate clearly both face to face and via email and telephone in a polite and sensitive manner
• Ability to effectively motivate and upskill individuals around you
• Ability to maintain networks and work collaboratively with both internal and external individuals
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Skills in the use of at least some of the following: spreadsheets databases GIS statistical software (e.g. R Stata SAS SPSS Python)
  

Essential qualifications:

EducatedDegreelevelinpublichealthstatistics or related discipline or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area

Essential Experience:

Some experience in the use and application of complex statistical and epidemiological methods
Experience in the use of 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

Experience of developing implementing maintaining and enforcing policies and procedures
Experience of working in a business / customer service environment with line management responsibilities
Degree or equivalent in Statistics a numerate subject Public Health or an equivalent relevant qualification

See Person specification for additional desirable skills.

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: To Be Confirmed

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: