Job Introduction
We are currently recruiting a Public Health Intelligence Analyst at Medway Council. This post contributes to Medway Council’s vision to enable Medway residents to get the best start, develop well, and go on to live healthy, fulfilling, independent lives by providing high-quality data, intelligence and information.
The successful candidate will contribute to the development and maintenance of performance dashboards and reports, and ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements. They will apply analytical techniques to undertake in-depth data analysis and deliver clear, engaging data presentations, while maintaining high standards of data quality and adhering to data protection regulations. The role involves working closely with stakeholders to understand their needs and deliver data‑driven solutions, contributing to analytical projects, and staying up to date with the latest data sources and analytical tools.
We often use the R statistical programming language, so some familiarity with R or another programming language will be a benefit but is not essential as we can provide training.
If this role appeals to you, please outline in your application your knowledge, experience, and skills in the following five areas, and provide specific examples from your experience that demonstrate how you meet each of these criteria:
- Basic experience or knowledge using data analysis tools and software, such as R, SQL, Power BI and Excel, for data extraction, manipulation and reporting.
- Experience conducting data analysis to identify trends and insights.
- Experience presenting data clearly to different audiences.
- Knowledge of confidentiality, GDPR and data protection principles.
- Ability to take responsibility for regular tasks and manage workload effectively.
The successful post holder will be subject to a Standard DBS check.
Interviews are due to take place on the 11 March 2026
If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Miriam Fittipaldi on miriam.fittipaldi@medway.gov.uk.
Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. The salary you will be offered will be at level A. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.
When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.
The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:
Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.
Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.
Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.
We are seeking a Public Health Intelligence Analyst to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.
Important Information-
- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all criteria at level A which are essential for appointment to the role.
- Medway Council is not able to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship, so candidates must already possess the right to work in the UK.
- For further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.
- Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.
- We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.
Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.
