Senior Public Health Analyst

What will you be doing?

• Lead on and manage information projects to provide a platform of statistical evidence for management decision making
• Take lead responsibility for delivery and evaluation of selected projects
• Undertake advanced statistical analyses (such as age standardisation and significance testing) and interpret and present complex data
• Create and manage data sharing protocols and agreements between the Council and partner agencies to assist data sharing between teams and organisations
• Manage the production of timely performance Information for Director’s, Service Managers, Partnership Boards and Commissioners

About you

Education and qualifications

Essential criteria

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience working in a local government management information setting

Desirable criteria

• Degree or higher in a related subject. For example: operational research, management science, statistics

Experience and knowledge

Essential criteria

• Advanced level of understanding of performance management and the importance of high quality information and its use.
• Experience of liaising and influencing across partnership agencies, senior management and peers.
• Experience of managing a team or resources within a busy environment, including managing the quality and productivity of the work produced
• Extensive experience and understanding of electronic systems and databases for case management
• Experience of automation for batch reporting (using Excel, R, Power BI)
• Use of Microsoft Access Packages (Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint) at advanced level.
• Able to think strategically and identify suitable and innovative problems solving solutions, whilst managing complex sets of relationships and evidence of success in this regard.
• Experience of creating data sharing agreements between public sector organisations
• Excellent numerical, written and verbal skills including the ability to communicate complex issues to all audiences.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, able to influence and challenge others, where appropriate in order to facilitate business change and to impact organisational culture
• Evidence of assertiveness and change management skills working within a complex, challenging environment.
• Demonstrate absolute discretion and confidentiality and application of Data Protection Act, GDPR and principles at all times

Desirable criteria

• Experience of managing information in the public sector
• Familiarity with public health or NHS data
• Experience of analysis using R, STATA, SPSS or SQL
• Mapping skills (such as QGIS, MapInfo)

Our benefits

We offer:

• a competitive salary
• a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
• opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
• generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
• agile and flexible working arrangements to help you with a healthy work-life balance.

About us

We are a new unitary council, established in April 2021; we are one of the largest unitary councils in the country. Our vision for North Northants is to be 'A place where everyone has the best opportunities and quality of life'.

Our priorities are:

• helping people live active fulfilled lives
• caring for our young people, providing them with high quality education and opportunities
• enabling a thriving and successful economy
• leading on a green and sustainable environment
• ensuring our communities are connected so they can shape their lives and where they live
• providing modern public services

Our values, as chosen by our staff, are - Customer-focused, Respectful, Efficient, Supportive and Trustworthy.

Your differences make us different - Achieve Together.

We are undertaking consultation with the Trade Unions on terms and conditions and the future NNC pay structure and during this time are appointing new employees on interim spot salaries. You will be advised of the outcome and any impact on your role once this work is complete.