Trainee Public Health Data Analyst

Job description

Stoke-on-Trent City Council

Directorate: Public Health Protection and Wellbeing

Section: Information, Knowledge, Performance and Research

Location: Civic Centre

Grade: Level 4

Salary: £25,989 - £26,403 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract type: Fixed term role for 24 months

Applicants: Open to both internal and external candidates

About usStoke on Trent City Council is proud of its heritage and its ambition to improve the health, wellbeing and safety of residents. We strive to deliver services that reduce inequalities, promote independence and support a diverse workforce where staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive environment.

The RoleThe Data Analyst Apprenticeship role supports the duty to protect and improve health, wellbeing and safety through data and evidence. You will work with a broad range of tasks, from statutory public health intelligence to lifestyle surveys, to help guide investment and programme targeting.

Key Responsibilities

Lead or support data analysis, surveys and reports presenting complex findings to diverse audiences

Support delivery of statutory public health intelligence, including JSNA, Annual Public Health Report and outbreak response

Coordinate Joint Strategic Needs Assessment on behalf of the Health and Wellbeing Board

Lead the annual city‐wide wellbeing survey and other lifestyle surveys

Conduct deep‐dive analysis on priority areas such as child development and domestic abuse

Develop reporting dashboards to support service monitoring for areas such as Environmental Health, Trading Standards and NHS Health Checks

About You

Demonstrate ability to understand and interpret statistics and work with data, with an understanding of areas you wish to develop through the apprenticeship

Self‐motivated, able to work well within a team, balance organisational workload with study commitments, and complete assignments for the apprenticeship

Knowledge and experience of spreadsheets and databases to store and retrieve data

What we offer

A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent

Hybrid and flexible working options

An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme

Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes

Pre‐Employment Checks

Right to work in the UK

Proof of address

Satisfactory references

Occupational Health clearance

Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations

DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable for the role)

Equality, Diversity and InclusionAt Stoke on Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. We encourage anyone who believes they could be a good fit to apply, regardless of whether they meet all listed requirements.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves and can succeed together.

For more information on the role, please contact the Recruiting Manager Andy Baker at Andy.Baker@stoke.gov.uk.

Note: The Council will not accept speculative CVs from employment agencies. Any unsolicited agency information will be treated as the property of the Council.

Applying employees who are currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation may receive priority.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Stoke-on-Trent

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English