Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As an analyst within the Observatory and Cancer Analysis Team, you will apply a range of statistical and analytical techniques to interpret complex public health data, ensuring outputs are accurate, timely, and aligned with the Code of Practice for Statistics. You will collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to develop and deliver high-quality reports, dashboards, and data visualisations that inform decision-making and improve population health outcomes. You will also engage with users to understand their data needs, translating them into actionable insights through reproducible analytical pipelines and evidence-based recommendations.

Our organisational values of Working Together, with Trust and Respect, to Make a Difference, underpinned by our Being Our Best Framework set out how we are expected to undertake our roles. The Being Our Best colleague group which applies to this role is Colleague.

Responsibilities and Duties

Data Analysis and Interpretation

·        Contribute to the development and maintenance of reproducible analytical pipelines.

·        Apply good practice in coding, testing, and version control.

·        Liaising with senior colleagues to work with users and other stakeholders to understand the underlying question and apply your knowledge to plan the appropriate approach to the analysis.

·        The postholder should approach problem solving and data and analytical challenges creatively and proactively, working with stakeholders to deliver value. Understanding when to bring in additional expertise or escalation and able to resolve common data, analysis and technology issues.

·        Apply specialist knowledge in areas such as cancer analysis, child heights and weight, Public Health Outcomes Framework underpinned by theoretical principles. Use this expertise to interpret complex datasets and generate insights that inform public health decision-making.

Data Quality and Governance

·         Extract and assess data from multiple sources, ensuring it is fit for purpose and aligned with data governance and security protocols.

·        Apply quality assurance processes and raise any issues with data quality or data governance in a timely manner.

·        Comply with data protection legislation, statistical disclosure control, and accessibility standards.

Technical Tools and Software

·         Use relevant software (R, Python, SQL, Google Cloud Platform) to develop efficient, well-documented analytical workflows.

Contribute to the development and maintenance of reproducible analytical pipelines.

Communication and Stakeholder Engagement

Present complex data clearly through written reports, presentations, and interactive dashboards.

Adapt communication style to suit technical and non-technical audiences, using politically neutral language.

Build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Able to comply with accessibility and good practice standards for data visualisation, presentations and writing about statistics, adapting language to the audience, and use clear English / Welsh, that is politically neutral.

Understand and can use the appropriate media to communicate findings.

Service Improvement and Innovation

·        Contribute to the development of analytical protocols, data standards, and reporting templates.

·         Support innovation in data use and promote best practice in analysis and reporting.

·         Participate in research and development activities, including the creation of new indicators or models.

·         Expected to work independently within defined procedures and escalate complex issues to senior analysts as appropriate.

Professional Development and Team Contribution

Identify personal development needs and actively seek learning opportunities.

Share knowledge and best practice with colleagues through coaching, documentation, and presentations.

Support the development of the team and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Operational and Organisation Responsibilities

·         Engage with and contribute to your organisational and wider communities of practice for your profession.

·         Have awareness of and demonstrate the relevant professional standards, including the Code of Practice for Statistics, and comply with these in your work.

Manage own workload and contribute to team planning to meet project deadlines.

Maintain and update datasets, metadata, and documentation in line with information governance standards.

Ensure outputs are stored and shared securely and in compliance with confidentiality requirements.

Respect and safeguard confidentiality and sensitive information.

Responsible for the safe use and maintenance of IT equipment and software tools used in analysis.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view on Trac.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.