Public Health Intelligence Analyst

Job description

Salary: £42,123 - £46,579 a year
Location: Hybrid - The Council House/Home working
Hours: 37 hours a week
Contract Type: Permanent
DBS Required: Yes
Closing Date: 28th September 2026
DBS Required: Yes

Derby Public Health Department is a forward-looking team with ambitions to improve the health and wellbeing of our city's population and reduce health inequalities through working collaboratively with local people, communities and partners.

The post of Public Health Intelligence Analyst will be central to the delivery of these ambitions by turning health, care and wider determinants data and insight into clear, actionable intelligence that informs strategies, policies, commissioning and service improvement.

Working closely with colleagues across the Council, the NHS, UKHSA and other partners the Public Health Intelligence Analyst will help us understand population needs, monitor inequalities, support health protection, and provide insight that drives real change.
The Opportunity
In the role of Public Health Intelligence Analyst, here's an example of what you'll be doing to make an impact:
You will be supporting the Public Health Department and wider Council to improve and protect the health and wellbeing of the population of Derby and reduce health inequalities by Leading our public health intelligence function to:
• Analyse and interpret complex health and care data to provide clear, actionable public health intelligence.
• Identify and explain patterns, trends and inequalities in health outcomes and service use.
• Develop, maintain and document public health datasets, databases and analytical tools.
• Plan and deliver multiple information projects, ensuring high standards of data quality, timeliness and accuracy.
• Present complex information in accessible formats (reports, dashboards, presentations) for specialist and non-specialist audiences.
• Provide analytical advice, training and support to colleagues, helping to build analytical capability across the system.
• Contribute to needs assessments, evaluations, audits, surveys and research to inform policy and service development.
• Ensure data is handled in line with information governance, data protection and confidentiality requirements.
• Work with local and regional partners and intelligence networks to share learning and improve the effectiveness of public health information and intelligence.
You will be a key member of the Public Health team, working alongside Public Health colleagues and partners across the Council and wider health and care system.
About You
To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have...

• A relevant degree and/or postgraduate qualification (or equivalent experience) in a quantitative or health-related discipline (e.g. statistics, epidemiology, public health, data science).
• Strong skills in statistical analysis and experience of working with large, complex datasets.
• Experience of using statistical software and tools, alongside databases and spreadsheets, to manage and analyse data.
• The ability to communicate complex analytical findings clearly and effectively to a range of audiences.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines.
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues from different disciplines and organisations.
• A commitment to improving population health and reducing health inequalities.

Who We Are
At Derby City Council, we're proud to deliver over 250 essential services that support our residents, communities and businesses. Guided by our vision to create an Inclusive, Green, Growing and Vibrant City, we put people at the heart of everything we do.

Our values shape how we work every day. We believe in Great People, One Team, we're Bold in embracing change, Strong in delivering for our communities, and We Care about making a positive difference.

Join us and you'll be part of an ambitious, collaborative organisation where you can develop your career while helping to shape Derby's future.

Why join Derby City Council?
At Derby City Council, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference while building a rewarding career in an organisation that values, supports and invests in its people.
Alongside the opportunity to help shape the future of Derby, you'll benefit from a comprehensive range of employee benefits, including:

Financial Benefits
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - a secure, defined benefit pension with life cover
• Team Derby Rewards - discounts across a wide range of retail, leisure and lifestyle brands
• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme - a salary sacrifice scheme for leasing a brand-new, fully maintained and insured vehicle
Work-Life Balance
• Generous annual leave, starting at 27 days and rising to 32 days after five years' service (plus bank holidays, depending on your contract)
• The option to purchase additional annual leave
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements for many roles
• Flexible retirement options, where eligible
• Support for colleagues with caring responsibilities
Learning and Development
• Learning and development opportunities, with regular career conversations to support your growth
• Leadership and management development programmes, mentoring and professional qualifications
• Modern workspaces designed to support collaboration, productivity and wellbeing
Health and Wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support and a year-round wellbeing calendar
• Free annual flu vaccinations
• Cycle2Work Scheme and free cycle training
Community and Inclusion
• Up to 15 hours of volunteering leave each year
• Recognition through initiatives including the Here for Derby Awards and Long Service Awards
• The opportunity to join one of our Employee Networks, including LGBTQ+, Disabled Employees and Carers, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Employees, and Neurodiversity

At Derby City Council, we believe our people are our greatest strength. Whatever stage you're at in your career, you'll be joining an inclusive organisation where you'll be supported to develop, feel valued and make a meaningful difference to the communities we serve.

Some benefits are dependent on your role, contract or length of service.

How to apply
If you would like to apply for this vacancy via an application form, please submit an application via the Derby City Council website.

The closing date for this vacancy is at midnight on Friday 28th September 2026. Should a high volume of applications be received, the vacancy maybe closed in advance of the advertised closing date. If you would like to discuss the post, please contact [email protected] . Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.

Interviews are planned to be held in-person at the Council House, Corporation Street, Derby date TBA

If you would prefer to apply for this job using your CV, then please download the attached Declaration Form and send it along with your CV to [email protected] . Without a completed declaration form, your application will not be accepted.

We also encourage you to download the Equalities Form and return this to [email protected] , however this is optional and will not affect your application.

Important Information
Links to the full Job Description and Person Specification are available below.

Before submitting your application, please read our guidance on completing the application form and ensure your supporting statement clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification.

All employees will normally be appointed to the minimum of the grade for the role.

Where a DBS requirement is indicated at the top of this advert, the successful candidate will be subject to the appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of our safer recruitment process.

Where a Market Rate Supplement is indicated at the top of this advert, it is paid in addition to the basic salary and is subject to regular review. The supplement may be reduced or withdrawn and will reduce in line with incremental progression and pay awards.

The Council has a legal obligation to consider suitable redeployment opportunities for employees at risk of redundancy. Consequently, this vacancy may be withdrawn before the advertised closing date if it is filled through the Council's redeployment process.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Derby City Council, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we serve.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role can choose to apply through our Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

We are also proud to hold the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award, recognising our commitment to supporting serving personnel, veterans and their families. Members of the Armed Forces community, veterans and their close family members who meet the essential criteria are also eligible for our Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, including during your application, interview or onboarding, we'll work with you to provide the support you need.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or need assistance with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01332 640844 (Relay UK: 18001 01332 640844) or email [email protected]

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