Intelligence Analyst
Fixed Term contract until 31st March 2022
4 days per week – Monday to Thursday
Grade HC 8 - £29,350 pro rata
Closing Date: 11th June at 12.00 noon
Interview date: TBC

Herefordshire Council Public Health as part of our COVID-19 response are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated person with excellent analytical skills to join our busy COVID-19 Outbreak Control Hub. With a focus on making sense of information to make a difference in the way to help control outbreaks within Herefordshire.
As an intelligence analyst, you will be comfortable with obtaining, analysing and interpreting data from sources ranging from published official statistics to internal client databases, and turning this into insights for non-statisticians. You will have the ability to build effective business relationships at all levels in the organisation, with strong verbal, written and visual communication skills and the ability to challenge in a constructive manner.

You will be working closely with the Senior Intelligence Analyst to provide robust data to inform key meetings, along with working in close collaboration with other information analysts within the council; other local authority PH analysts and also the Public Health England.
Along with your skill in analysis and interpretation of data, you will have a degree or equivalent relevant experience, ideally in public health, statistics or a health-related field, accompanied with an advanced knowledge of Excel and Access.
For further information about this role, please contact Jo Hawthorne – Public Health Senior Manager jo.hawthorne@herefordshire.gov.uk

We welcome applicants whatever their personal characteristics or social identity. All requests for flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments will be considered.

The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post they are applying for:
• Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident” scheme;
• Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant; and
• Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care.

Benefits with Herefordshire Council
Holidays: 25 days per year plus 2 days unpaid at Christmas (pro rata for part time)
Pension: LGS pension scheme
Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.
We also offer an employee assistance programme that means you will have access to confidential support and advice if you ever need it.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more details of this role.

To apply, please submit your CV along with a supporting statement, referring to the job description and person specification, detailing how you meet the specific requirements of the role.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you would like to obtain details regarding feedback on your application please contact Hoople Resourcing at: enquiries@hoopleresourcing.co.uk