Job details

Salary range: £30,151 - £32,909 per annum

Work location: The primary location is County Hall, Oxford OX1 1ND and we encourage everyone in the team to work alongside others in the office at least once a week.

Hours per week: 37

Contract type: Temporary - 1 year maternity cover

Vetting requirements: This role is subject to a Criminal Records Check

Closing date: Friday 17th March 2023

Interview date: Tuesday 28th March 2023

Help us to make the most of our Public Health data to improve health outcomes for Oxfordshire.

About Us

We are a dynamic Public Health team, committed to improving health outcomes for Oxfordshire and supporting the Council’s strategic priorities of tackling inequalities, prioritising health and well-being, climate change and access to nature and green spaces.

High-quality data and information informs all aspects of our work.

About The Role

This role is Information Analyst in the Public Health Intelligence team (maternity cover, fixed term for a year).

It is an exciting time to be joining our Health Intelligence team as we continue to develop the range of analytical support that we offer to Public Health colleagues and collaborate with analysts across the Council and in partner organisations.

The Information Analyst role contributes to surveillance and monitoring (including COVID and flu surveillance) and supports needs assessments, service design and commissioning.

You will be delivering high quality data analysis and helping to develop reports and online data resources.

You will also play a key role in the development of statutory statistical collections such as the Director of Public Health Annual Report and the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment.

About You

You will have excellent written, numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills and a strong eye for detail.

You will have made extensive use of excel spreadsheets, databases and a range of reporting tools and you are able to talk a range of audiences through the key findings from your work and the limitations of any analysis.

A good understanding of the role of Public Health and local government will be advantageous.

Full training will be provided on the council’s systems and data platforms.

Rewards and benefits

It really is true that every single job role here contributes to improving the lives of the people in our county - we want to do this for our employees too. We are proud of our strong flexible working culture, including the opportunity for flexibility on working hours and the use of technology to support agile working. We offer some of the very best learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.

We have a generous holiday allowance which rises as you remain in employment with us up to 32 days, as well as giving you the option to buy additional holiday. You will also have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 19.9% of your salary; a range of local and national retail discounts; and a host of enhanced family friendly policies including carers leave and paid time off for volunteering.

Would you like to know more?

Please click here to view the Job Description and Selection Criteria

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Margaret Melling at Margaret.Melling@oxfordshire.gov.uk or 07831145341.

Application Procedure

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Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff.

Our commitment to safeguarding

Our Organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Guaranteed interviews

As a Disability Confident employer we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

We are open to discussions about flexible working.

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