HDRC and Public Health Data Scientist

We are recruiting for a HDRC and Public Health Data Scientist to join our Tower Hamlets Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) team. The role will play a key part in advancing research and analytics that improve population health and tackle health inequalities across the borough. This is a full-time, fixed-term position until September 2027.

If you are passionate about using data and research to improve health outcomes, committed to delivering evidence-based insight that influences decision-making, and have a degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience in data science or a related field, we would love to hear from you.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the cleaning, transformation and linkage of complex population, research and administrative datasets to support HDRC research priorities.
• Develop and maintain scalable, reproducible data pipelines, analytical datasets and research-ready data assets.
• Design and deliver high-quality quantitative and mixed-methods research focused on the wider determinants of health.
• Work collaboratively with academic partners, Public Health colleagues, ICT, Information Governance teams and external stakeholders to generate impactful evidence and insight.

About You

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• A degree in Data Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in data cleaning, processing, management and linkage across complex datasets.
• Strong knowledge of data management, research methods, information governance and analytical programming using Python or R.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively in a diverse community and explain complex analytical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Local Government Pension Scheme membership
• Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 with 5+ years' service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas
• Flexible and agile working to support work-life balance
• Staff money-saving schemes (e.g. rent deposit loans, season ticket loans)
• Learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, with clear career development and leadership pathways

Join us and help shape a research-driven culture that uses data, analytics and evidence to improve the health and wellbeing of Tower Hamlets residents

Benefits

Tower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.

Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace – it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.

As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.

At Tower Hamlets Council, you’ll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places. If you’re looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.