Stoke-on-Trent City Council
Directorate: Public Health Protection and Wellbeing
Section: Information, Knowledge, Performance and Research
Location: Civic Centre
Grade: Level 4
Salary: £25,989 - £26,403 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract type: Fixed term role for 24 months
Applicants: Open to both internal and external candidates
About us
Stoke on Trent City Council is proud of its heritage and its ambition to improve the health, wellbeing and safety of residents. We strive to deliver services that reduce inequalities, promote independence and support a diverse workforce where staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive environment.
The Role
The Data Analyst Apprenticeship role supports the duty to protect and improve health, wellbeing and safety through data and evidence. You will work with a broad range of tasks, from statutory public health intelligence to lifestyle surveys, to help guide investment and programme targeting.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead or support data analysis, surveys and reports presenting complex findings to diverse audiences
* Support delivery of statutory public health intelligence, including JSNA, Annual Public Health Report and outbreak response
* Coordinate Joint Strategic Needs Assessment on behalf of the Health and Wellbeing Board
* Lead the annual city‑wide wellbeing survey and other lifestyle surveys
* Conduct deep‑dive analysis on priority areas such as child development and domestic abuse
* Develop reporting dashboards to support service monitoring for areas such as Environmental Health, Trading Standards and NHS Health Checks
About You
* Demonstrate ability to understand and interpret statistics and work with data, with an understanding of areas you wish to develop through the apprenticeship
* Self‑motivated, able to work well within a team, balance organisational workload with study commitments, and complete assignments for the apprenticeship
* Knowledge and experience of spreadsheets and databases to store and retrieve data
What we offer
* A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent
* Hybrid and flexible working options
* An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme
* Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes
Pre‑Employment Checks
* Right to work in the UK
* Proof of address
* Satisfactory references
* Occupational Health clearance
* Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations
* DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable for the role)
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Stoke on Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. We encourage anyone who believes they could be a good fit to apply, regardless of whether they meet all listed requirements.
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves and can succeed together.
For more information on the role, please contact the Recruiting Manager Andy Baker at Andy.Baker@stoke.gov.uk.
Note: The Council will not accept speculative CVs from employment agencies. Any unsolicited agency information will be treated as the property of the Council.
Applying employees who are currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation may receive priority.
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