Location
London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£57,495 per annum

About the Role
We are recruiting for a HDRC and Public Health Data Scientist to join our Tower Hamlets Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) team. This full-time, fixed-term position until September 2027 plays a key role in advancing research and analytics to improve population health and tackle health inequalities across the borough. You will lead the cleaning, transformation, and linkage of complex population, research, and administrative datasets to support HDRC research priorities. You will develop and maintain scalable, reproducible data pipelines, analytical datasets, and research-ready data assets. The role involves designing and delivering high-quality quantitative and mixed-methods research focused on the wider determinants of health. You will work collaboratively with academic partners, Public Health colleagues, ICT, Information Governance teams, and external stakeholders to generate impactful evidence and insight. Join us and help shape a research-driven culture that uses data, analytics, and evidence to improve the health and wellbeing of Tower Hamlets residents.

About Tower Hamlets
Tower Hamlets is a unique borough at the heart of London, blending history and innovation. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, it is one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. As one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs, it offers unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our award-winning Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and community. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent, and Respect – building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive. At Tower Hamlets Council, you will find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places.

Experience
- Degree in Data Science or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Experience in data cleaning, processing, management, and linkage across complex datasets
- Strong knowledge of data management, research methods, information governance, and analytical programming using Python or R

About you
- Strong communication and collaborative skills
- Ability to work effectively in a diverse community
- Ability to explain complex analytical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences

Qualifications
- Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience in data science or a related field

Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Local Government Pension Scheme membership
- Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 with 5+ years' service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas
- Flexible and agile working to support work-life balance
- Staff money-saving schemes (e.g. rent deposit loans, season ticket loans)
- Learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, with clear career development and leadership pathways