Public Health Lead – Health Intelligence, Insight

Overview

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsThis range is provided by Slough Borough Council. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay rangePay Level: 9, starting from £54,556Contract Type: PermanentWorking Hours: 37 Per Week (Hybrid)Location: SloughThe closing date for applications is midnight on: 19th September 2025Interviews will be held week commencing: 6th October 2025What you’ll be doing

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for health intelligence, public health data, and reducing health inequalities? Do you have significant leadership experience and the technical expertise to drive forward Slough’s public health intelligence agenda?Slough Borough Council is seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Public Health Lead - Health Intelligence and Insight to lead the delivery of insight-driven public health strategy, intelligence programmes (including the JSNA), and high-quality analytical outputs to inform local decision-making and improve health outcomes.Job Overview

We’re looking for an experienced and dynamic public health leader to join Slough Borough Council as our Public Health Lead - Health Intelligence and Insight. This senior post sits at the heart of our evidence-informed public health system, playing a key role in driving forward intelligence-led decision making, reducing health inequalities, and shaping strategic priorities across Slough and our wider partnerships. With direct line management responsibility and influence across the health and care system, this is a critical leadership role that combines advanced analytical skills with cross-sector collaboration and public health expertise.Key Responsibilities

Lead the operational delivery of health intelligence programmes such as the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) and transformation of public health intelligence products.Provide high-level statistical insight, analysis and interpretation to inform commissioning, strategy, and policy across Slough Borough Council and its partners.Develop and maintain operational procedures for data collection, management, analysis and visualisation, ensuring data quality, consistency, and governance.Present complex statistical and epidemiological information to both technical and non-specialist audiences, ensuring insights inform action.Oversee delivery of statutory needs assessments and monitor performance of commissioned public health services.Act as the senior technical advisor on population health data, providing training, mentoring and support to staff and partners.Work with senior leaders and elected members across the Council and the NHS to support strategic planning, policy formulation, and programme delivery.Contribute to the development and implementation of digital public health tools and performance dashboards (e.g., Power BI, GIS).Manage, coordinate and supervise analysts and officers working on health intelligence within the Public Health team.What we offer

Our Council: Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment and we would love you to join us in our mission! All of our employees, whatever their job, contribute greatly to delivering services to local people - either directly, or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and are continuously striving for our residents to enjoy fulfilling prosperous and healthy lives.What we offer: We offer a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive.Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1st April each year, subject to six months service in the post, until the maximum spinal column point of the level has been reached. The payment of annual increments is not automatic and is subject to satisfactory performance as assessed by your Director.Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2 - 5 years’ service and 33 days after 5 years’ service.The Local Government Pension SchemeWe offer a wider range of great benefits including:Flexible and hybrid working options to promote work-life balanceOur commitment to equality and diversity through a range of employee networksWellbeing initiativesTax - free childcare and childcare servicesSeason loan ticket - to help with the cost of your rail / bus journey to and from workRight to Work

All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please contact Recruitment@slough.gov.uk before submitting an application.Interested?

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If appointed, all posts will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer and we encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We select staff on merit and we foster a workforce where people are valued, and represents the local communities that we serve. Slough Borough Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.We want our application process to be open and accessible. If you wish to make your application in an alternative format, please email Recruitment@slough.gov.uk quoting the job reference - our Accessibility Statement has more information.How to Apply

Please click on the apply button below to submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you!The Council reserves the right to close adverts early should we receive a number of suitable applications.Other

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