Principal Public Health Analyst – Public Health

12 Months Fixed Term/ Secondment Opportunity.

Hackney is one of the most dynamic and progressive local authorities in the UK. We are a resilient, vibrant, and creative borough in the heart of London, with strong, diverse communities and a powerful set of shared values.

Over the past twenty years, the Council has built up first-class services, outstanding public infrastructure, and a reputation for excellence, innovation, and ambition. We are leading the way on essential work such as our fight for equity in Hackney with a particular focus on becoming an actively anti-racist borough. But the work doesn’t stop there, we are proactive in our approach to bringing fairness to all aspects of life including gender, neurodiversity and across the poverty divide.

Our Public Health Service is passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of our communities in both Hackney and the City of London. We work collaboratively and creatively to address health inequalities and create a healthier future for all.

The City of London Corporation shares this commitment to community and sustainability. As the governing body of the Square Mile, they play a crucial role in supporting a thriving London and contributing to a flourishing society.

If you would like to find out more information about public health in the City and Hackney, please visit the Hackney and City of London Health and Wellbeing Profiles website at https://cityhackneyhealth.org.uk/ and the services recruitment page at https://recruitment.hackney.gov.uk/the-public-health-team/.

As Principal Public Health Analyst, you will lead the public health intelligence function and manage a team of Public Health Analysts. Specifically, you will:

• Lead the delivery of high-quality, complex analytical work that informs strategy, commissioning and policy.
• Provide expert epidemiological and statistical advice to senior leaders, partners and members.
• Drive the development of modern, reproducible and scalable analytical systems.
• Strengthen the integration of intelligence into commissioning cycles and performance management.
• Embed equity and anti-racist practice in data standards, analysis and reporting.
• Build analytical confidence and capability across the wider public health workforce.
• Develop partnerships across Hackney Council and the City of London Corporation, Voluntary and Community Sector, the NHS and Integrated Care System.

You will be expected not only to deliver insight but to shape the culture of analytical leadership across the organisation.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic analytical leader who:

• Has substantial senior-level experience in public health or health intelligence
• Has highly developed epidemiological and statistical expertise.
• Is confident using modern analytical tools (Python, R, SQL, Tableau or similar) and understands reproducible workflows
• Has experience managing teams and developing analytical staff.
• Understands commissioning processes and how insight informs service design, procurement, performance and evaluation
• Can communicate complex evidence clearly and persuasively to senior stakeholders.
• Is committed to ethical, lawful and equity-focused data use.
• Can lead change and modernise analytical systems and practices.
• Experience of AI-enabled tools, advanced analytics or large linked datasets (e.g. Snowflake environments) would be advantageous

This is an opportunity to lead a function that is actively redefining what good public health intelligence looks like:

• Moving beyond descriptive reporting to strategic, impact-focused insight.
• Embedding anti-racist and resident-informed intelligence practice.
• Aligning intelligence and commissioning to improve outcomes.
• Investing in analytical capability, systems and leadership.

If you are motivated by the challenge of leading transformation and strengthening analytical leadership across a complex system, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about the role or if you have any questions, please contact diana.divajeva@hackney.gov.uk

A DBS is required

As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.

If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.

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As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.

We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

Closing date for applications: 07 April 2026 (22:59)

Interview and assessment date: W/C 20 of April

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk