Contract to start ASAP

Duration: 8 weeks with a possible extension.

Responsibilities:

Analyse local, regional and national datasets (including treatment and population data) to identify trends, patterns and emerging risks

Assess the size, scale and nature of drug and alcohol misuse across Herefordshire, including high-risk and underserved populations

Review current service provision, identifying strengths, gaps and opportunities for improvement

Explore key issues such as relapse, continuity of care, and drug and alcohol-related deaths, drawing out actionable insights

Examine inequalities in access and outcomes across geography and demographic groups

Incorporate qualitative insight, including lived experience, to complement quantitative analysis

Benchmark performance against comparable areas and national indicators

Produce a clear, evidence-based report with practical recommendations to inform future service design and commissioning

Present findings to key stakeholders and partnership forums

Demonstrable experience delivering public health needs assessments, ideally within substance misuse or a closely related field

Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex datasets and translate them into meaningful insight

In-depth knowledge of drug and alcohol treatment systems, policy context and current best practice

Experience working with datasets such as NDTMS, OHID Fingertips or similar population health intelligence sources

A proven ability to identify unmet need, inequalities, and service gaps, and make evidence-based recommendations

Experience of engaging stakeholders and incorporating lived experience into analysis

Excellent written and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex findings clearly to a range of audiences

The ability to work independently, manage timelines, and respond to feedback in a collaborative environment

Disclaimer: On applying for this vacancy, you agree that your personal details will be passed onto our client for their consideration of your suitability for the role. I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to notify iWork Recruitment Limited of any hirer who I do not want my details to be passed onto.

OR104602-06-26