15539 - Public Health Analyst
| Posting date: | 09 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £39,803 to £48,824 per year |
| Additional salary information: | The national salary range is £39,803 - £43,783, London salary range is £42,817 - £48,824. Your salary will be dependent on your base location. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 March 2026 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Ministry of Justice |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 15539 |
Summary
Exciting opportunity to join a new and developing analytical function within the HMPPS public health team as a HMPPS Band 6.
Overview of the job
The job holder will provide analytical support by identifying and analysing data and developing the most appropriate reporting methodology for that data to support the Directorate.
Summary
The post holder is responsible for managing, collating and verifying databases to ensure the timely and accurate production of national, regional and local statistics / data to support the Directorates / unit objectives.
The job holder provides complex, detailed and sometimes tactical policy advice to operational and non operational staff. In addition, the job holder will act as a central
point of contact between internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities, Activities & Duties
You will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:
• Will support the senior analysts in developing and delivering business intelligence tools and reports that support operational delivery.
• Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships
• Will work with internal and external stakeholder teams to develop and maintain a management information dashboard.
• Support projects with data requests.
• Act as an account manager to support analytical requests
• Use all available data to identify emerging trends across the organisation and make recommendations for improvement
• Identify options for potential solutions and assessing them for both technical and business suitability;
• Overseeing implementation of a new system including data migration
The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the Job Holder.
Behaviours
• Changing and Improving
• Making Effective Decisions
• Managing a Quality Service
• Delivering at Pace
• Working Together
Technical requirements
Analyst posts will be open to individuals who are either members of one of the four government analytical groups (GORS, GES, GSS, GSR) or who are actively working towards this
The minimum criteria for entry into the Government Statistical Service is a 2:2 degree in a subject containing formal statistical training, or relevant work experience with continuing professional development leading to a statistical qualification (RSS Higher Certificate of equivalent).
The job holder should have knowledge of:
• the National Statistics protocols and procedures and understanding the implications of the 2007 National Statistics Acts
• Analysing complex information using a range of statistical techniques
• Developing systems to ensure data and analysis meet an appropriate level of quality assurance
• A range of statistical packages, for example: SAS, Excel, Access
Excellent knowledge of a wide range of quantitative and qualitative analytical skills including:
• Descriptive statistics and data presentation
• Statistical forecasting
• Simulation modelling
• Regression
• Time series analysis
Overview of the job
The job holder will provide analytical support by identifying and analysing data and developing the most appropriate reporting methodology for that data to support the Directorate.
Summary
The post holder is responsible for managing, collating and verifying databases to ensure the timely and accurate production of national, regional and local statistics / data to support the Directorates / unit objectives.
The job holder provides complex, detailed and sometimes tactical policy advice to operational and non operational staff. In addition, the job holder will act as a central
point of contact between internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities, Activities & Duties
You will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:
• Will support the senior analysts in developing and delivering business intelligence tools and reports that support operational delivery.
• Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships
• Will work with internal and external stakeholder teams to develop and maintain a management information dashboard.
• Support projects with data requests.
• Act as an account manager to support analytical requests
• Use all available data to identify emerging trends across the organisation and make recommendations for improvement
• Identify options for potential solutions and assessing them for both technical and business suitability;
• Overseeing implementation of a new system including data migration
The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the Job Holder.
Behaviours
• Changing and Improving
• Making Effective Decisions
• Managing a Quality Service
• Delivering at Pace
• Working Together
Technical requirements
Analyst posts will be open to individuals who are either members of one of the four government analytical groups (GORS, GES, GSS, GSR) or who are actively working towards this
The minimum criteria for entry into the Government Statistical Service is a 2:2 degree in a subject containing formal statistical training, or relevant work experience with continuing professional development leading to a statistical qualification (RSS Higher Certificate of equivalent).
The job holder should have knowledge of:
• the National Statistics protocols and procedures and understanding the implications of the 2007 National Statistics Acts
• Analysing complex information using a range of statistical techniques
• Developing systems to ensure data and analysis meet an appropriate level of quality assurance
• A range of statistical packages, for example: SAS, Excel, Access
Excellent knowledge of a wide range of quantitative and qualitative analytical skills including:
• Descriptive statistics and data presentation
• Statistical forecasting
• Simulation modelling
• Regression
• Time series analysis