Principal Analyst – Redeployment

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Principal Analyst at Suffolk County Council providing analytical leadership on health data and insights. Leading a team to influence decision making across health and care services.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeIpswich • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLead💰 £60,135 - £71,634 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

lead and manage a team of Senior Analysts and Data Analysts, ensuring resources are used effectively and work programmes are delivered on time
provide analytical leadership across the Intelligence Function, acting as a visible senior expert on health and care data
deliver complex analytical projects using advanced techniques, including statistical modelling, predictive analytics, data science and population health management approaches
translate complex data into clear, impactful insights to influence senior decision‑makers and strategic forums
work collaboratively with ICB, local authority, NHS and voluntary sector partners to identify priority areas for insight and evaluation
support the development of analytical capability across partner organisations by sharing best practice and building analytical communities
champion innovation, transparency and ethical use of data across the system.

Requirements

What you’ll need

a relevant degree and a Master’s (or higher) qualification in an analytically demanding subject, or extensive expert‑level experience in a senior analytical role
significant experience leading and managing analytical teams in complex health, local government or similarly large systems
advanced knowledge of analytical tools and methods, such as SQL, Power BI, R and Python
proven ability to communicate complex data and insight clearly to non‑technical and senior audiences
experience delivering high‑quality insight that influences strategy, service improvement and decision‑making
a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and a collaborative, values‑led leadership approach.

Benefits

Comp & perks

up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day

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Hard Skills & Tools

statistical modellingpredictive analyticsdata sciencepopulation health managementanalytical leadershipdata analysis

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationcommunicationstrategic thinkinginnovationtransparencyethical use of data

Certifications

Master’s degreerelevant degree