Senior Public Health Analyst

The Public Health and Wellbeing Team is seeking a dynamic and skilled Senior Public Health Analyst to join our mission to reduce inequalities and improve health outcomes and in our community.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in preventing and reducing health inequalities by shaping public health strategies and informing decisions that will positively impact the lives of Reading’s residents.

We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.

About the Role:

You will lead the development of high-quality public health intelligence and analysis to support the team, colleagues across the council and our systemwide partners including the NHS. A critical aspect of the role is curating and promoting the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) for Reading, ensuring it remains a valuable resource that informs local priorities and service design.

As the Senior Public Health Analyst you will have significant experience in public health analysis, with deep knowledge of data sources and analytical methodologies. 

You will have advanced skills in statistical analysis and data interpretation, be capable of handling complex datasets to effectively synthesise and present data and intelligence to various audiences.

Duties will include:

1. Producing high-quality public health data and intelligence using statistical methods and data visualization, including supporting the development of the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA).
2. Providing expert advice on sourcing and interpreting public health data while ensuring compliance with Information Governance laws and policies.
3. Managing population health data, ensuring secure access, storage, processing, and analysis to inform evidence-based decisions.
4. Delivery of technical data products to support health improvement, reduce health inequalities, and guide systemwide commissioning and disease surveillance.
5. Collaboration with key partners, including the Council’s Performance and Intelligence team and West Berkshire’s Senior Public Health Analyst, under a shared Director of Public Health.

You’ll be part of a highly skilled and committed Public Health team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of TEAM Reading, playing your part in making Reading a healthy, successful and vibrant place.

Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:

 

Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do

Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential

Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way

Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed

Our offer

We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.

 

A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
• A wide range of flexible working opportunities
• Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
• On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted
• Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work
• Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax

For more information on the role please contact Mary Maimo – Public Health and Wellbeing Manager - mary.maimo@reading.gov.uk

Closing date: Sunday 19^th January 2025

Pre-interview: Remote pre-interview data analysis skills test  – date TBC

Interview dates: 5^th February, 6^th February and 12^th February.

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Visit: www.moretoreading.co.uk to find out more about Reading’s Community & Adult Social Care Services. It’s a chance to hear from the people who already work here and why they have chosen Reading as their professional destination.