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
We offer 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 will spend most of your time working on analytical projects within a collaborative public health intelligence team, contributing to evidence, insight and decision‑making that supports Dorset residents’ health and wellbeing.
The apprenticeship provides dedicated time each week for off‑the‑job learning and is designed to grow you into a more senior role in public health intelligence.
Hybrid working is available – one day a week in the office or as business need demands – and you will work across organisational boundaries with partners including the Integrated Care Board, local authorities and other statutory and voluntary organisations.
What you can expect to be doing
- Work 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, ensuring real workplace challenges directly inform your learning aims.
About you
- 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 resolutionExperience 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
- 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
- Equivalent analytical work experience in an NHS Band 6/7 analyst or similar role
Eligibility cautions
- 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
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.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Natasha Morris or Eleanor Jeram on 01305 224400.
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.
This role is UK‑based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process.
Find out more about how to apply.
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