Evidence & Analyst

Overview

As an Evidence & Knowledge Analyst, you will work as part of a supportive team, contributing to the delivery of high-quality public health evidence and helping promote its effective use. The role involves working with senior colleagues to produce and share evidence products for a range of stakeholders across Wales.

• Contribute to Evidence Service projects and high quality evidence synthesis products
• Assist with evidence scoping, and the development of literature search methodologies
• Acting as a first point of contact for stakeholder evidence queries
• Communicate complex research findings in various formats
• Collaborate with colleagues across Public Health Wales and wider networks
• Contribute to the development of resources, including web content
• Assist with training, induction, and promotional activities for the Evidence Service

• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable;
  Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
• Full-time position based in Capital Quarter 2, Cardiff; role may be based in Public Health Wales NHS Trust offices
• Understanding of public health evidence and the ability to communicate findings to diverse audiences
• Experience with evidence synthesis, literature searching, and stakeholder engagement is desirable

The salary scale shown is for a full-time member of staff, with the amount being adjusted pro rata for those working less than 37.5 hours per week. The position is full time and will be based in our Public Health Wales NHS Trust offices in Capital Quarter 2, Cardiff.

Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. We particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers to support our all-Wales service.

We are committed to fair, transparent recruitment and believe in equality of opportunity in our workplace and will not tolerate discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, religion or belief, race or nationality, marriage or civil partnership status, sex, sexual orientation, working pattern, caring responsibilities, trade union activity or political beliefs—or on any other grounds. We welcome applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements.

For guidance on the application process, please visit the Public Health Wales careers site and applicant information pages. If you require sponsorship under the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Visa routes, please self-assess eligibility for sponsorship for this role before applying; check the relevant visa guidance for details on job eligibility, salary, English language, and sponsorship requirements.

Public Health Wales' Evidence Service is seeking to appoint an Evidence and Knowledge Analyst to support our team. We are Public Health Wales—the national public health agency in Wales. Our purpose is 'Working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.

Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales.

The salary scale and progression details referenced follow NHS Wales Pay Progression Policy, including potential Incremental Credit where applicable.