Public Health Analyst

Job Description

Job Title: Public Health Analyst
Salary: £45,624 - £52,038 per annum (pro rata to hours worked as part-time)
Grade: F
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 17 hours per week (Job Share)

About the Role

To support the Senior Public Health Analyst in delivering high level, specialist analysis for the Public Health Team.

To manage relationships with colleagues stakeholders at various levels delivering, under supervision, professional analytical support and advice to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of delivery in all services and functions. Contribute to the formulation and implementation of robust and effective risk stratification, cost benefit analysis and other strategic evaluations. Support service and corporate transformation and improvement initiatives.

To provide effective line management and be a role model to the team.

To deputise for the Senior Public Health Analyst and Public Health Principal as and when required.

To contribute to the personal development and upskilling of more junior members of the team.

Act as an ambassador for change and promote our values ensuring they are reflected and embedded in everything we do.

Key Duties include:

• To support the delivery of expert statistical advice to the on-going development and implementation of relevant analytical projects
• Manage, support, develop and monitor projects within the team work plan
• Evaluate value for money of commissioned intervention/projects across public health portfolios improving efficiency and innovation
• Lead the data elements of needs assessments, providing robust, up to date and reliable data and intelligence
• To work with the Public Health leads, and other Service Managers within Thurrock Council and health partners as required
• Provide Health Intelligence in the form of surveillance of infections diseases and when required to protect health
• To work at all times to accepted notions of best practice in the area of equal opportunities and anti-discrimination offering a proactive lead for staff and others.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who has:

• High degree of literacy and numeracy
• Good oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Ability to analyse, interpret and present quantitative data
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Accuracy and attention to detail in own work
• Ability to work to instruction and independently, and to use initiative
• Ability to produce detailed and insightful reports and translate complex information into meaningful conclusions and recommendations
• Demonstratable capabilities to manage own workload working to tight and often changing timescales
• Strong organisational skills, ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload to meet competing deadlines
• Ability to communicate clearly both face to face and via email and telephone in a polite and sensitive manner
• Ability to effectively motivate and upskill individuals around you
• Ability to maintain networks and work collaboratively with both internal and external individuals
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Skills in the use of at least some of the following: spreadsheets, databases, GIS, statistical software (e.g. R, Stata, SAS, SPSS, Python)
  

Essential qualifications:

Educated Degree level in public health, statistics or related discipline or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area

Essential Experience:

Some experience in the use and application of complex statistical and epidemiological methods
Experience in the use of statistical and epidemiological methods for interpreting and understanding data sets
Knowledge of how linked data can be used to improve health and an understanding of the principles and approaches to data linkage

Experience of developing, implementing, maintaining and enforcing policies and procedures
Experience of working in a business / customer service environment with line management responsibilities
Degree or equivalent in Statistics, a numerate subject, Public Health or an equivalent relevant qualification

See Person specification for additional desirable skills.

DBS Check: Not required for this post

Benefits of Working with Us

At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Staff discounts and local offers
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

Important Dates

Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 29th January 2026

Closing Date (Internal & External): 22nd February 2026

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Additional Information

If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:

Emma Sanford – Public Health Principal

esanford@thurrock.gov.uk

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:

Download Job Profile (PDF Document)

About us

Why Thurrock?

Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.

Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.

This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.

Our location

Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.

We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.

Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.

Staff benefits

We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.

Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.

We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.

For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council