HDRC and Public Health Data Scientist

HDRC and Public Health Data Scientist - Tower Hamlets Careers Skip to main content Saved Jobs Log In Menu Home Directorates Show menu for Directorates Shaping the future of Human Resources and Organisational Development About Us Show menu for About Us Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Working for Tower Hamlets How to apply Tower Hamlets - the place The council Vacancies Contact Us Home Directorates Show menu for Directorates Shaping the future of Human Resources and Organisational Development About Us Show menu for About Us Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Working for Tower Hamlets How to apply Tower Hamlets - the place The council Vacancies Contact Us HDRC and Public Health Data Scientist Posted on 24/09/2026 Save Job Apply Home Vacancies HDRC and Public Health Data Scientist External Advertising End Date External Advertising End Date: 12 Oct 2026 Internal Advertising End Date Internal Advertising End Date: 12 Oct 2026 All Locations All Locations: Hybrid All Locations is a required field Contract Type Contract Type Fixed term Contract Pay, Benefits and Supplements Pay, Benefits and Supplements: Grade K £54,360-£57,495 About The Role We are recruiting for a HDRC and Public Health Data Scientist to join our Tower Hamlets Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) team . The role will play a key part in advancing research and analytics that improve population health and tackle health inequalities across the borough. This is a full-time, fixed-term position until September 2027. If you are passionate about using data and research to improve health outcomes, committed to delivering evidence-based insight that influences decision-making, and have a degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience in data science or a related field, we would love to hear from you. In this role, you will: Lead the cleaning, transformation and linkage of complex population, research and administrative datasets to support HDRC research priorities. Develop and maintain scalable, reproducible data pipelines, analytical datasets and research-ready data assets. Design and deliver high-quality quantitative and mixed-methods research focused on the wider determinants of health. Work collaboratively with academic partners, Public Health colleagues, ICT, Information Governance teams and external stakeholders to generate impactful evidence and insight. About You We are looking for someone who can demonstrate: A degree in Data Science or a related field, or equivalent experience. Experience in data cleaning, processing, management and linkage across complex datasets. Strong knowledge of data management, research methods, information governance and analytical programming using Python or R. Strong communication and collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively in a diverse community and explain complex analytical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences. Our Benefits Competitive salary Local Government Pension Scheme membership Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 with 5+ years' service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas Flexible and agile working to support work-life balance Staff money-saving schemes (e.g. rent deposit loans, season ticket loans) Learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, with clear career development and leadership pathways Join us and help shape a research-driven culture that uses data, analytics and evidence to improve the health and wellbeing of Tower Hamlets residents About You About Tower Hamlets Tower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s l