About the Organisation:
Public Health Scotland launched 1st April 2020 as a national health board, employing around 1200 people, and with an annual budget of around £101 million. Public Health Scotland wants to see a Scotland where everybody thrives, a Scotland where life expectancy improves and the difference in life expectancy between our poorest and wealthiest areas gets smaller. To do this, we use data, intelligence and a place-based approach to lead and deliver Scotland’s public health priorities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do:
Public Health Scotland 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.
The Post:
Are you curious about data and motivated by the opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives? If so, this role offers the chance to use your skills for meaningful public benefit.
As a Data Management Officer, you will play a key role in maintaining and developing data to address Scotland’s public health challenges and support informed decisionmaking across the health and care system. You will work with a wide range of stakeholders and contribute to insights that help shape policy, improve services and reduce health inequalities.
Key responsibilities include:
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Processing and interrogating data submissions to monitor quality, completeness and timeliness of our national datasets
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Working closely with data suppliers to understand data sources and systems, investigate anomalies and agree plans to address delays or resolve issues with data submissions
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Working closely with users of the data and wider stakeholders to share information about limitations or issues and inform how data should be used and interpreted
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Developing and contributing to national data standards and definitions to ensure data integrity and consistency across Scotland and the UK
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Providing professional expert advice and guidance on data management matters including: data mapping and conversions, validation rules and technical formats; alternative solutions for data collection, processing and storage; solving complex data issues
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Providing training and presenting information to clinical and non-clinical staff, data providers and colleagues involved in data collection across Scotland
To find out more about working with us, visit: Careers at Public Health Scotland
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Recruitment Timeline:
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In-person assessments 14th- 19th August 2026
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In-person interviews 28th August 3rd September 2026
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Anticipated start date October 2026
Location and Working Pattern:
The post is based at either Gyle Square, Edinburgh or Bothwell Street, Glasgow
PHS currently operates a hybrid working model, with a mixture of working at home and in the office each week.
If you are successful, you will be allocated to a team based on business requirements.
This post is available on a fulltime basis (36 hours per week), with parttime hours considered. PHS is a flexible employer, and we are happy to discuss requests for alternative working patterns
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 benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits. Click here to view the full range of the PHS Employee Benefits
Inclusion:
Public Health Scotland (PHS) is a national NHS board committed to being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming employer. We support a range of flexible working options to help colleagues balance work and personal responsibilities. As an Established Carer Positive employer, we are committed to supporting staff with caring responsibilities and fostering a flexible, understanding workplace culture.
We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support colleagues to grow and thrive. Staff are also welcome to join our active equality networks.
As an equal opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum shortlisting criteria, and we are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience.
PHS is working towards becoming a trauma informed organisation and recognises that trauma may affect people in different ways, including during the recruitment process.
If you need reasonable adjustments or support, please contact the Recruitment Team on [email protected].
Further Information:
For an informal discussion on the post, please contact please contact Georgie Millyard, Talent Attraction & Resourcing Manager, Public Health Scotland
Email: [email protected]
Closing date for completed applications is Tuesday 4th August 2026.
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). We are an equal opportunities employer and as committed participant in the disability confident scheme, guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies however, where exceptionally high application volumes make this impracticable, a fair and proportionate shortlisting approach will be applied in line with Disability Confident guidance.
