Public Health Intelligence Analyst

CHESHIRE East; Crewe; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Crewe seeks a Public Health Analyst to join their Public Health Team. This role involves analyzing population health data and providing insightful reports to improve community wellbeing. Candidates should possess degree-level qualifications and extensive experience in analytics. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working patterns, and additional benefits including enhanced leave and pension schemes. This is an excellent opportunity to influence public health positively in the community.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Enhanced annual leave

Flexible working pattern

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of analyzing and interpreting health or social care data.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
• Good understanding of public health principles.

Responsibilities

• Analyze population health and wellbeing data for reporting.
• Provide guidance and support based on analysis.
• Tailor presentations for different audiences.

Skills

Analysis of health data

Interpersonal skills

Understanding of information governance

Flexibility

Education

Degree level qualifications

Job description

About us

At Cheshire East Council we are resident and partner focused with a vision to enable prosperity and wellbeing for all. People really are at the heart of everything we do, and that starts with our incredible workforce. We promote a culture of high performance where people can aspire, thrive and flourish, delivering best value in everything we do.

Success isn’t just about what we achieve, but how we achieve it together. We promote curiosity, excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.

We are values‑led and committed to wellbeing and inclusion for all. Our employees co‑created our values of drive, integrity, respect and collaboration which inform everything we do.

We are proud to work for Cheshire East Council and believe you would be too – come and join us!

Join us on a meaningful journey at Cheshire East Council

Join a team that’s compassionate, forward‑thinking and deeply committed to making a difference. Residents are at the heart of everything we do, and your role will be a key part of our transformation journey. This is your chance to create real impact every day.

About the Role

The holder of this post will play a key analytical role, working with the Public Health team and senior managers to analyse population health and wellbeing data, interpreting and reporting results and providing advice and guidance on analyses. The data will be targeted at a range of audiences, requiring different presentational approaches.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated analysis, interpretation and presentation of health or social care data.
• High interpersonal skills and ability to converse at ease with internal and external stakeholders.
• Understanding of information governance.
• Flexible approach to work.

About you

• Degree level qualifications
• Extensive experience of analytics and bringing together different sources of data.
• Experience of project management and good time management skills.
• A good understanding of public health.
• A good understanding of information governance.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

What we offer in return

• A competitive salary – Between £31,537 per annum – £34,434 per annum with guaranteed yearly pay increases.
• Enhanced annual leave – 34 days from day one, growing to 39 days after five years.
• Purchase of annual leave – Up to 10 extra days per year (pro‑rata for part‑time staff).
• Flexible working pattern – 37‑hour standard full‑time work week with flexitime.
• Salary sacrifice green car scheme – Lease a brand‑new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• White goods salary sacrifice scheme – Purchase home and electronic items via salary sacrifice.
• Enhanced public pension – Secure future with a career average pension at 1/49th of yearly pensionable pay.
• Cycle to work scheme – Save 25‑39% on bikes and safety equipment.
• Employee assistance programme – Free and confidential support to manage life’s challenges.
• Discounted gym membership – Corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure at 16 facilities.

How to apply

We’re delighted you’re considering applying for this role. As an equal‑opportunities and disability‑confident employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

To join our team, click “Apply for this job” at the bottom of the page. If you prefer an informal chat first or have any questions, feel free to reach out to Sara Deakin: [e-mail].

If you would like to get in touch with us regarding this role, please remember to include the job reference number so we can assist you accurately and in a timely manner.

Once you’ve applied for the position, keep an eye on your email inbox (including junk and spam folders) for any correspondence.

If you haven’t heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, it likely means we weren’t able to move forward with your application at this time. However, please don’t be discouraged – we’d love to hear from you again in the future.

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We are thrilled to offer the opportunity of a permanent Public Health Analyst post as part of the Cheshire East Public Health Team. We are an innovative team with a thriving Joint Strategic Needs Assessment programme, looking for new ways to engage stakeholders and present findings.

We are looking for an individual who would like to be part of the team shaping Cheshire East’s health and wellbeing story. Our Public Health team fosters a culture of education, professional development and partnership working and achieved UKPHR Employer of the Year award in 2023.

Our embedded public health team has decades of experience and enjoys good relationships across the Council and wider health and care system. It has been frequently praised for its work, and we are excited to welcome another colleague to our team.