Principal PH Intelligence Analyst

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. London Borough of Newham Principal PH Intelligence Analyst The closing date is 08 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary The Public Health team is looking for an experienced Principal Analyst to lead our Intelligence function. This is a key senior, permanent role within the Public Health service. We are looking for a dynamic individual who can bring cutting edge data science skills to work in a fast-paced environment with some of the greatest health and environmental challenges in London. Main duties of the job Main Duties of the Job We are looking for a leader who can maximise the use of extensive linked health and care data resources through the innovative use of analytics and novel approaches to generating insights. You will lead work to generate actionable insight to support Public Health, the Council and the wider Integrated Care System. Focusing on health and care issues, you will lead a team of analysts to assess need, understand service performance and analyse complex data sets to identify public health trends and equity issues. You will bring an excellent knowledge of epidemiology, health analytics and the application of evidence-based approaches to improving health and reducing inequality. Your analyses will explore a variety of geographical areas, population groups, health and wellbeing issues and inequalities, providing insights that guide our strategic decisions. You will provide leadership to Newhams Joint Strategic Needs Assessments processes, assessing the current and future health and care needs for the system. Please refer to the job description for a more detailed description of the role. About us Working in Newham At the heart of the East End, well connected to major transport links and the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, the London Borough of Newham is an exciting place to work. It is home to one of the UKs youngest and most ethnically diverse populations which presents unique opportunities for both professionals and residents. The Adults and Health Directorate is committed to the provision of efficient, high-quality services and keeping our customers safe. We are delivering a programme to transform services including homelessness, social care, public health and integration with health. Newham is a young, diverse, vibrant and ambitious borough with a huge amount to offer to people who are innovative and creative in their thinking. It is a place that is being transformed and puts people at the heart of everything it does. Details Date posted 27 October 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £62,706 to £76,131 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number F0060-26-0029 Job locations Building 1000, Newham Dockside 1000 Dockside Road London E16 2QU United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities The core purpose of the job is to lead the Public Health Intelligence service to produce actionable insight and intelligence that will inform decision making to improve population health and reduce inequity. The post holder will ensure that population health intelligence actively shapes strategy, commissioning, and service transformation across Newham and North East London while reflecting local, regional and national priorities. The post holder will lead specific projects that provide health intelligence to enable a full understanding of health and care needs in the area, address health