Principal Public Health Analyst

Connect2Hackney, the internal talent team for the London Borough of Hackney, one of London's most vibrant, diverse, and dynamic boroughs. We are committed to building a fairer, healthier, and more equitable community for everyone who lives and works here.

We are looking for a visionary leader to step into the role of Principal Public Health Analyst. In this pivotal position, you will lead our public health intelligence function, driving forward population health management within our emerging Integrated Care System (ICS) to improve health outcomes and aggressively tackle health inequalities across both the London Borough of Hackney and the City of London.

As our Principal Public Health Analyst, you will be the strategic lead for the Public Health Insights Team. You will ensure that high-quality, complex epidemiological and statistical analyses are transformed into actionable insight at both operational and strategic levels.

You will manage high-risk projects, collaborate closely with senior leaders, Directors, and elected Members, and champion data-driven decision-making across the council and our broader healthcare partnerships.

• Manage and develop a dedicated team of four analysts, while fostering analytical confidence, data literacy, and a culture of continuous learning across the wider workforce.
• Oversee the provision and interpretation of complex public health data across a wide range of data sets (such as mortality, morbidity, births, and hospital data) using cutting-edge visualisation tools.
• Develop and scale health and business intelligence data pipelines and platforms, ensuring robust information governance, data protection, and confidentiality principles are maintained.
• Act as the expert voice on epidemiological and statistical trends, guiding commissioning, service design, and policy evaluation for the Council and the Integrated Care System.

We are seeking an analytical expert who balances deeply technical expertise with excellent communication skills, enabling you to translate highly complex data into compelling narratives for non-specialist audiences.

• A formal qualification (preferably postgraduate degree level) in a relevant public health discipline, or equivalent deep experience.
• Highly specialist knowledge of statistical techniques, population health measures (e.g., life expectancy, standardisation), and epidemiology.
• Thorough working knowledge of coding-based analysis (Python, R, or SQL) and business intelligence platforms (Tableau or similar).
• Active engagement with continued professional development, including practical experience using AI tools and generative platforms responsibly to automate and generate data insights.
• Experience working with large, complex data sets, critical data appraisal, and a strong understanding of data security and Information Governance.

• Substantial experience at a senior level within a public health or intelligence-focused role.
• Proven track record of managing service change, setting clear strategic objectives, and navigating political drivers or cross-organisational partnerships.
• High-level negotiation, advocacy, and presentation skills.
• A passionate commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive service delivery that supports our disadvantaged groups and aligns with our vision for a better Hackney.

By joining Hackney, you will be part of a forward-thinking, "one organisation" culture that actively promotes sustainability, staff development, and workplace flexibility. This is a unique opportunity to use your advanced technical skill set to make a tangible, positive impact on real lives.

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