Head of Public Health Insight Knowledge, Performance and ResearchJobsGoPublic

Directorate: Public Health, Protection and

Wellbeing

Section: Public Health

Location: Civic Centre

Grade: SM2

Hours: 37 hours per week

This advert is open to both internal and external applicants.

About

us:

We

are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for

Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making,

protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing

inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the

city. And that’s where you come in. We are always looking for people of the

highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our

compelling vision.

Stoke-on-Trent

City Council’s diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most

valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600

employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our

organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are

proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in

an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality

services that our residents need.

Further

information on the Council and our directorates

The

Role:

Stoke-on-Trent

City Council is seeking an exceptional Head of Public Health Insights, Knowledge,

Performance and Research (IKPR) to lead a well-established function at a pivotal

time for public health and local government.

As

a key member of the Directorate leadership team, you will ensure evidence,

intelligence and evaluation inform strategic decision-making across the Council

and wider health and care system. You will help shape the evidence base that

drives action to reduce health inequalities and improve outcomes for residents.

This

is an exciting time to join our Public Health, Protection and Wellbeing Directorate.

Our work spans health improvement, protection and the wider determinants of health,

including housing, education, employment, communities and the environment. We recognise

that improving health outcomes requires more than healthcare alone, and our insight’s

function is central to understanding and addressing local challenges. Building

on strong partnerships across the Council and health and care system, you will

lead the development of advanced analytics, predictive methods, evaluation and

research capability, while exploring the effective use of emerging

technologies.

You

will manage and develop a growing team with a mix of experienced professionals

and emerging talent, creating an environment that supports learning, innovation

and continuous improvement. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the

future of health intelligence in Stoke-on-Trent, influencing how insight,

evidence and innovation are used to improve lives and reduce inequalities

across the city.

For

an informal discussion, contact Andy Baker (current postholder) at [email protected]

or Ankush Mittal (Consultant in Public Health) at [email protected]

Proposed

interview date 18th November 2026

Key

Responsibilities:

Lead

the Public Health Insights, Knowledge, Performance and Research team

Provide

strategic intelligence and evidence to inform decision-making

Oversee

public health research, evaluation and performance reporting

Drive

innovation in data analysis, insight generation and forecasting

Develop

strong partnerships across the Council and health system

Build

and support a high-performing, skilled and motivated team

About

You:

Significant

experience in public health intelligence, research or analytics

Strong

understanding of epidemiology, data analysis and evaluation methods

Ability

to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights

Proven

experience influencing senior stakeholders and strategic decisions

Successful

track record of leading and developing teams

Passionate

about improving health outcomes and reducing inequalities through evidence-based

practice

What

we offer:

A

competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent

Hybrid

and flexible working options

An

excellent local authority benefits pension scheme

Professional

development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and

apprenticeship and management schemes

Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can be

found here

Pre-Employment

Checks:

Any offer

of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required

pre-employment checks. These may include:

Right to

Work in the UK

Proof of

address

Satisfactory

references

Occupational

Health Clearance

Evidence of

professional qualifications or registrations

DBS check at

the appropriate level (if applicable for the role)

The Council will not accept

any speculative CVs from employment agencies.

No agency terms and

conditions accompanying any such CVs will be accepted by the Council.

Any

unsolicited information sent by an employment agency will be treated as the

property of the Council.

Please note

that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the

organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive

priority.  If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Stoke-on-Trent City Council,

we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want

our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all

backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those

from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if

they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you

think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are

proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace

where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.

To Apply

Please

create / log into your account and then click 'apply'.  If you have any queries or want an

application form in another format, please email [email protected]

or call us on 01782 238189.

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