About the role
Do you have data analysis experience and are keen to build a career in Public Health? We’re looking for an Assistant Analyst to join our Public Health Intelligence team. This role offers a great chance to use data and insight to make a difference to health and wellbeing.
What you’ll be doing
You will work closely with our Public Health Analysts and our Public Health Data Scientist on a range of public health and prevention projects. You will gain experience across many topics, from understanding health needs for small areas and communities, to monitoring of public health service performance.
* Working with data on a day to day basis, including collecting, cleaning, analysing and interpreting information.
* Producing clear, accurate reports, visualisations and summaries.
* Maintaining and developing PowerBI dashboards.
* Keeping records of processes, maintaining datasets and ensuring data governance and GDPR compliance.
* Managing and prioritising your workload, working independently on allocated tasks as well as collaborating on wider project work.
* Responding to information requests and providing data advice for reports and projects.
About you
* A degree in a relevant field or similar experience.
* A good understanding of data analysis principles and techniques.
* Confidence working with data and performing analysis.
* Clear written communication skills and ability to present and explain complex data.
* Strong organisation skills and attention to detail.
* Proficiency with Excel and standard Microsoft Office tools.
* A collaborative and professional approach to teamwork.
* The ability to work by yourself and manage your work tasks to meet deadlines.
* An interest in Public Health and working within a Local Authority.
Desirable skills
* Experience with software and/or programming languages such as Power BI, SQL, R or Python.
* Knowledge of public health or local government data and research.
Additional requirements
* This post requires significant travel. You must have a vehicle (or transport we deem suitable) available for use as needed.
* This post requires you to have access to sensitive information. It will be subject to a Basic Criminal Records Check.
EEO and Accessibility
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.
We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible, if you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.
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