Senior Public Health Intelligence Analyst

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

We have an excellent opportunity available for a Senior Public Health Intelligence Analyst to join our proactive Public Health Team at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full-time and permanent basis.

As Senior Public Health Intelligence Analyst, you will lead on a varied and exciting programme of work aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of residents. The key purpose of the role is to contribute to the development and improvement of public health intelligence work.

You will be involved in complex programmes of work that generate insight and knowledge to inform evidence-based decision making across health and care systems; this will underpin our work to improve public health outcomes and reduce inequalities in accordance with the council’s ambition of becoming a ‘Marmot Borough’.

This pivotal role will give you the opportunity to work within an innovative public health team, whilst collaborating with colleagues across the council and external partners.

Wokingham Borough Council has recently been ranked 2nd most productive council in England by the Impower Productivity Index, recognising our strong performance and efficient use of public money.

Benefits

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

⭐Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 31 days (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays

⭐Local Government Pension Scheme (actual contribution details to follow)

⭐GP Helpline 7 days a week

⭐Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7 Your Care confidential helpline

⭐Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines

⭐Free Onsite Gym (located at Shute End, Wokingham)

⭐Salary Sacrifice Schemes – including Car and Cycle to Work

⭐Local & Lifestyle Discounts – savings on shopping, entertainment, restaurants, and more

⭐Move through Menopause Course

⭐Sports & Social Group Activities – running, football, cricket, and more

⭐Learning & Development Opportunities

⭐Employee Networks

⭐And more!

Key responsibilities

• Support the development of an evidence base for commissioning, and service development through sourcing, compiling, and analysing accurate and up to date information. To include contributing to the production of needs assessments including Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNAs).
• Support the development and maintenance of public health data dashboards used for monitoring strategies and the performance of public health-commissioned services.
• Using statistical techniques, complex analyses and geo-mapping, provide data and analysis in response to the needs of the public health team, wider council directorates, and key partners.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners including NHS bodies, national organisations, local authorities and academic institutions to enhance data use and public health outcomes.

Candidate requirements

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Understanding of the strategy, business and functions of Public Health in local government
• Experience using specialist software tools such as Power BI and SQL
• Strong written, numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills with experience of preparing statistical reports and commentary

Our area

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

Wokingham Borough Council has committed to becoming a Marmot borough to embed prevention, early intervention and address inequalities in all aspects of our work. This is especially important given the significant and continued growth of our Borough and the diversity of its residents.

If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!

Alternatively, to find out more or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact deborah.newton@wokingham.gov.uk

Closing date: 22nd March 2026

Interview date: w/c 30th March 2026

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.