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***This recruitment is now closed. Please do not apply - open only for test purposes. Any applications after 13th August will not be considered.***
About the Organisation:
We are Scotland’s lead national agency for improving and protecting the health and wellbeing of Scotland’s people.
Our vision is for a Scotland where everybody thrives. Focusing on prevention and early intervention, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy and reduce premature mortality by responding to the wider determinants that impact on people’s health and wellbeing. To do this, we use data, intelligence and a place-based approach to lead and deliver Scotland’s public health priorities.
We are jointly sponsored by COSLA and the Scottish Government and collaborate across the public and third sectors. We provide advice and support to local government and authorities in a professionally independent manner.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do: Collaborative, Innovative, Excellence, Respectfully, with integrity
Public Health Scotland (PHS) encourages applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the population of Scotland that we serve. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued. Public Health Scotland is an equal opportunities employer who guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.
For more information visit: Careers at Public Health Scotland
The Post:
Have you ever thought of doing something that has a real impact on the lives of people? Does data fascinate you? If the answer is yes, then this role is for you!
We have an exciting opportunity to join our growing organisation. We use data to tackle Scotland’s public health challenges to co-create a Scotland where everybody thrives. As one of our Senior Information Analysts, you will:
- Analyse and interpret complex data
- Use powerful analytics tools to provide insight that supports better decision making
- Present complex data effectively through data visualisation techniques
- Communicate insights in a customer focussed environment
- Help customers access and analyse our many data sets
- Compile and present important statistics to a wide audience, including NHS Boards, Scottish Government, other partner organisations, and the general public
- Coach, develop and line manage staff
We hold multiples vacancies, some of which are in teams that are outposted supporting local initiatives (e.g. NHS Lothian). If you are successful, you will be allocated to a team based on business requirements.
To find out more about our life, culture and benefits of working in PHS as a Senior Information Analyst please view our Analyst Recruitment Video
Location and Working Pattern
This role will be based in Gyle Square, Edinburgh or Meridian Court, Glasgow. Please note that PHS is currently in the process of relocating from Meridian Court to another Glasgow City Centre location.
PHS currently operates a hybrid working model, with a mixture of working at home and in the office each week.
Monday to Friday work pattern. Full time (37.5 hours per week) and part time hours considered.
During times of public health emergency, or other urgent business need you may be required on a temporary basis to work your normal contracted working hours over 7 days including weekends, in order to meet the needs of the service.
It is a condition of this employment that you have the right to work in the UK and must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with PHS.
Benefits:
Our person-centred benefits package includes pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days plus 8 public holidays and a comprehensive range of work life balance policies, including flexible working hours. Staff also have access to personal development opportunities, occupational health services and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits.
Further Information:
For further information about the post, please email phs.analystrecruitment@phs.scot
Closing date for completed applications is 13th August 2023
Further information on PHS is available from: www.publichealthscotland.scot
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders).