Senior Epidemiologist

Job Title: Senior Epidemiologist
Starting Salary: £55,582 to £61,460 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Hours: 37
Location: Stevenage, Farnham house, with hybrid working opportunities
Contract Type: Permanent
Directorate: Public Health

About the team

The Epidemiology team works to enable high-quality decision making that maximises population wellbeing. We do this by creating evidence-based actionable insights derived from analysis of public health related data using data science techniques and methodologies. We also support population health initiatives through surveillance and reporting on emerging health trends. This role is part of the senior leadership of the team, and the successful candidate would be expected to help manage workloads, drive forward projects, and contribute to team strategy and processes.

About the role

You will:

• Project manage and undertake complex analytical projects using R and Git, and other data science tools, with responsibility for quality assurance of team outputs.
• Help to manage the team workload including responding to stakeholder requests for support and contribute to the team strategy and improving working methods.
• Line manage and support analysts undertaking a range of epidemiological analyses and other projects, including guiding their professional development.
• Promote the use of evidence and intelligence in decision making processes.

About you

Essential skills:

• Evidence of working in epidemiology and public health data analytics.
• Postgraduate degree in a related topic or equivalent (~2+ years) of relevant work experience.
• Expertise in the use of R, Git and other open-source tools.
• Experience in a range of statistical methods.
• Demonstrable understanding of the local health and care sector, including data, relevant stakeholders, and decision-making structures.
• Experience of project management including stakeholder management and engagement.

Desirable skills:

• Experience of line management.
• Experience of contributing to team working methods, policies, and processes.
• Experience of promoting team outputs and/or capabilities to a range of stakeholders.
• Experience with python, power BI and other analytical and data science tools.

This is an opportunity to gain experience in managing public health analytical projects through their lifecycle, working with stakeholders, and also contributing to the Epidemiology team’s strategic direction. Our products directly impact public health decision making for policies and services to improve the health and wellbeing of county residents.

Please note that there will be a pre-interview assessment which will form part of the selection process. If you are selected for interview, we will be in touch to arrange the assessment.

If you choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to support you in preparing your application, all information submitted must be an accurate and authentic representation of your own knowledge, skills and experience.

We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.

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To hear more about this opportunity please contact maree.brennan@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.

Interview Date: 18/11/2026

Benefits of working for us

How to apply

As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.

Additional information

We are changing
Hertfordshire County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), creating a unique opportunity to help shape the future of local services. To find out more, visit https://www.hertfordshire-lgr.co.uk/

Disability Confident
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

English Fluency
The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.