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Public Health Analyst - Apprentice (Level 7)
Level 1 (Dorset Council Grade 10) - Fixed term
Do you want to further your career as an analyst while making a difference to health and wellbeing in local communities?
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Intelligence Team as a Public Health Analyst and, at the same time, complete the Level 7 Health & Care Intelligence Specialist Apprenticeship.
What's In It For You
You will join a forward-thinking Public Health service that works across health improvement, healthy places, health protection and healthcare public health to prevent ill health, promote wellbeing and tackle health inequalities for Dorset's 380,000 residents. You'll spend most of your time working on analytical projects within a collaborative public health intelligence team, where you will contribute to evidence, insight and decision-making that supports Dorset residents' health and wellbeing.
The Level 7 apprenticeship attached to this role is designed for analysts who want to grow into a more senior role. You'll have dedicated time each week for off-the-job learning. Find out more about the apprenticeship offer on The JGA website.
You will also benefit from hybrid working, with office attendance one day a week or as business need demands, plus the chance to work across organisational boundaries with partners including the Integrated Care Board, local authorities and other statutory and voluntary organisations. This blend of analyst experience alongside structured training makes the role a strong platform for someone who wants to build a long-term career in public health intelligence.
What You Can Expect To Be Doing
As a Public Health Analyst, you will work as part of the Intelligence Team and contribute to the development of robust analytics and insight to improve understanding of health and wellbeing. Your work will help support decision-making across a range of Public Health programmes and topics.
In practice, you can expect to:
- Be working with a range of stakeholders to understand requirements and help scope analytical projects
- Collect, manipulate, analyse and present data using appropriate analytical and visualisation methods
- Produce clear reports, dashboards, visualisations and narratives tailored to technical and non-technical audiences
- Maintain data quality, integrity and security, following GDPR and wider information governance requirements;
- Collaborate as part of a supportive team and contribute to cross-organisational projects with partner agencies.
One day a week, you will undertake protected apprenticeship learning. The apprenticeship course is designed to apply directly to real workplace challenges, so the work you complete in your analyst role will compliment your learning aims.
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About You
We are looking for applicants who are curious, collaborative and keen to progress to senior analytic roles.
You'll have
- The ability to collect, manipulate and analyse data, and present findings using appropriate analytical and visualisation methods
- Experience of producing analytical reports, dashboards and/or narrative products
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information in an accessible way
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- The ability to take ownership of work and follow issues through to resolution
- Experience of working as part of a project team, with good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines;
- An understanding of research principles and practices, project management, and the link between evidence, policy and practice
- A willingness to work collaboratively across organisational boundaries
Apprenticeship Entry Requirements
Offers will be conditional on successful enrolment onto the Level 7 course, so it is important that you read the eligibility requirements carefully before applying.
To be eligible, you must have:
- GCSE Grade C/4 (or equivalent Functional Skills Level 2) in English and Mathematics;
And at least one of the following:
- An undergraduate degree in a social science subject such as Psychology, Geography or Economics, including research methods and/or statistics and quantitative modules, plus a dissertation with a research or data analysis component;
- A Level 4 or higher qualification in STEM or a related field with substantial mathematical content, such as computing, engineering or science;
- Professional registration with FEDIP through the Association of Healthcare Analysts (AphA) at Practitioner or Senior Practitioner level;
- Or equivalent analytical work experience in an NHS Band 6/7 analyst or similar role.
To help applicants decide whether this opportunity is right for them, please note that you may be ineligible for this post if:
- You do not meet the apprenticeship entry requirements, cannot start in Autumn 2026, or cannot commit to completing the full programme.
- You already hold a public health related degree or masters
- You are educated above master's degree level
- You do not have the right to work in the UK - this post is not eligible for a student visa or sponsorship.
Further Information
Public Health at Dorset Council is a great place to work. We are a small team within the Housing, Communities and Prevention Directorate, passionate about making a difference to population health across Dorset. Our workplace is friendly, and we support one another. Our work is varied, challenging and rewarding, and we work together with partners to create positive change. We work closely with colleagues in LiveWell Dorset, the Public Health team at BCP Council and the NHS.
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Our main office is in Dorchester and we offer flexible hybrid working, with most staff coming into the office at least 1 day a week. We meet and collaborate in person and online.
This is a fixed term contract until 31/08/2029.
This post requires significant travel. You must have a vehicle (or transport we deem suitable) available for use.
This post requires you to have access to sensitive information. It will be subject to a Basic Criminal Records Check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders.
We use generic job descriptions and person specifications. This means the job title on any attachments may differ from the job title in the advert. We may provide specific information in a context statement if relevant.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Natasha Morris or Eleanor Jeram on 01305 224400
About Us
At Dorset Council, it's not just about the work we do, it's about how we do it. Hear directly from our employees about what makes Dorset Council special in this short video:
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At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.
We:
- Provide essential services that support over 300,000 residents
- Work in partnership to make a real difference
- Value every role and the impact it has on our communities
- Support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive
You will:
- Be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
- Have access to a range of benefits and support
- Receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.
We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible, if you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.
This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement.
If you're passionate about making a difference, we'd love you to join us.
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