Job Description & Person Specification >
Torbay is an outstanding and historic area located on the south coast of Devon. There are unprecedented levels of investment in the three towns of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham which alongside the council’s own ambitious transformation programme have given Torbay the opportunity to capitalise on the area’s profile and many assets.
As a small unitary authority, you’ll discover Torbay is a place where you can make things happen quickly. We want Torbay and its residents to thrive and are committed to making a difference in our community, by delivering high quality services to local people. As part of this endeavour, we are looking to recruit a talented, enthusiastic and motivated Public Health Intelligence Analyst into our Public Health Team.
This Public Health Intelligence Analyst role will support the implementation the national gambling related harm prevention programme across the peninsula of Devon and Cornwall. This will be achieved by undertaking analysis and interpretation of complex, developing data sets and turning that data into accessible information to enhance public health intelligence and delivery of interventions to support the agenda.
The post holder will provide input and advice on understanding the needs of the population in relation to gambling harm, addressing health inequalities, determining priorities for action, assisting with a wider understanding of the characteristics of the local population and actively disseminating the findings to a wide audience.
We expect the successful candidate to be an advocate for the gambling harm prevention programme as an emerging and rapidly developing public health agenda.
Undertaking the role of Public Health Intelligence Analyst means you will be closely collaborating with a range of key stakeholders across the peninsula of Devon and Cornwall both internal and external to Torbay Council such as Devon County Council, Cornwall Council, Plymouth City Council, the Office for Health, Inequality and Disparity (OHID), the NHS, and the voluntary and community sectors.
Delivery will include:
- Working alongside key partners representing treatment and the voluntary and community sector, and others as required for the growth and success of the programme.
- Maintaining knowledge of current and upcoming gambling related harm national developments.
You will find the diversity of the role and workstream topic to be rewarding and will be joining a team that is supportive and passionate about what it does as well as being committed to professional development.
You will be part of a well-established team and will be working alongside other Specialists, Intelligence Analysts and Public Health Practitioners, with support and management from the Public Health Specialist for Gambling Harm Prevention. You will also form and important part of the Public Health Knowledge and Intelligence Team, working alongside a team with a similar role to yours, albeit covering other public health agendas.
We understand the importance of an effective work-life balance, therefore offer a hybrid working approach managed effectively around the need to attend essential meetings in line with the remit of the role.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to work for an employer that sees public health as a core council function to improve people's lives and reduce health inequalities within the population. In return, you will join a supportive and rewarding organisation and team, whereby your talent will be valued and actively developed. At Torbay Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from our people.
This position is for a fixed term until 1st September 2028.
If you are viewing this advert on a job board, you can access the
full job description by placing the below URL into your browser:
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/jobs/job-descriptions/public-health-intelligence-analyst-gambling-harm-prevention/
For an informal chat please contact Mark Richards on 07852 365598 or [email protected].
Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 17th August 2026.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Our adverts do sometimes close early - even where there's a published deadline - so if you're keen, please apply as soon as possible.
Essential:
- Highly developed analytical skills with experience of analysing and interpreting data and/or information to improve the health and wellbeing outcomes of a population community or group.
- An understanding of data security and confidentiality issues.
- The ability to communicate effectively with a range of different people and using different methods.
- Organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise workloads within timescales and meet deadlines.
- Report writing and presentation.
As this post meets the requirements of the Immigration Act 2016 (part 7), the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
Essential:
-
Specialist knowledge of epidemiology, statistical techniques and procedures.
Essential:
- Experience of working with information in a local authority, the NHS or similar public sector organisation.
- Degree in public health, epidemiology, statistics, or related subjects.
Please review the available pages within the careers site.
A list of employer benefits can be found here.
