Public Health Intelligence Analyst

Public Health Intelligence Analyst

Salary: £32,597 - £36,363 (pro-rate for p/t hours)

Hours: Part-time, 22.2 hours per week.

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: Sunday 11th October 2026

Role purpose

You’ll be playing a key role in identifying and reducing health inequalities across Somerset. You will do this by developing public health intelligence tools, including systems for data collection and quality assurance. Using this data, you will design and develop reports, dashboards and databases to utilise this information, with the aim of driving evidence-based decision making.

You’ll be working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners, providing analytical insight and communicating your findings clearly and effectively.  Your reporting will allow stakeholders to understand population health needs and identify the best opportunities for improving outcomes and reducing health inequalities.

Key responsibilities

• Design, own, maintain and develop data collection and quality assurance systems.
• Design, own, maintain and develop reports, dashboards and databases.
• Provide data and analytical input to public health led assessments and audits.
• Liaise with public health colleagues, council and external partners. Attend contract review and engagement meetings.
• Advise, direct and inform decision making around project implementation, data capture and recording.
• Respond to ad-hoc enquiries and bespoke analysis requests from service providers, commissioners, councillors and other stakeholders.
• Support public health colleagues in understanding population health data and statistics.

What you’ll bring

• Advanced skills and knowledge of Power Query and Power BI to develop dashboards or reports using complex data from multiple sources.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access) for analysis and presentation of data in reports.
• Previous experience (preferably in a public health field or local authority or NHS background) of statistical analysis.
• Experience of working with relational databases data matching, data modelling and large datasets.
• Educated to degree level in statistics or another subject relevant to public health with high statistical content.
• Able to map logical step-by-step process and to consider design implication in data collection, processing and reporting.
• Able to innovate and design dashboards and reports that are accessible engaging and meet the needs of customers.
• Able to present information clearly, confidently and concisely with attention to detail.
• Ability to speak fluent English as stated in Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016).

About the team

The Public Health Intelligence Team provides the evidence and insight that helps improve health and reduce inequalities across Somerset. We are a small, supportive and collaborative team, working closely with public health colleagues, NHS partners and wider council services to turn data into meaningful action. We encourage curiosity, innovation and continual learning, giving team members the opportunity to develop their analytical skills while making a real difference to local communities.

Why Join Us?

At Somerset Council, we're a progressive organisation committed to improving lives and shaping better services for our communities. Based in one of England's most beautiful counties, it's a great place to build your career and enjoy an excellent quality of life.

• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), one of the UK's most generous and secure pension schemes.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance, where service needs allow.
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to confidential employee assistance services.
• Paid volunteering opportunities, helping you make a difference both inside and outside of work.

Find out more about working at Somerset Council:

https://www.somerset.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/working-at-somerset-council/

Additional information

• 30 days of annual leave (additional to bank holidays), pro rata
• This role is Hybrid working comprising frequent office working with some home-based work. The post will be based at County Hall, Taunton.
• A basic DBS check will be required for this role.
• Interviews are planned to take place remotely via Microsoft Teams on Friday 23rd October 2026.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. We are only able to proceed with candidates who already have the right to work in the UK without the need for VISA sponsorship.

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Jack Layton – Public Health Specialist via email at jack.layton@somerset.gov.uk.

We believe diversity makes us stronger and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, whose unique perspectives help us better serve the people of Somerset.

You can find a copy of the job description here:  AG1162 Public Health Intelligence Analyst.pdf