Adult Health Improvement Officer

We are seeking an Adult Health Improvement Officer to join our Public Health and Resettlement team. The successful candidate will lead and deliver specialist public health programmes and projects to improve health outcomes for adults, reduce health inequalities, and support the delivery of the Council's Public Health priorities.

The role reports directly to the Public Health Lead and is responsible for leading and delivering specialist public health programmes and projects which improve health outcomes for adults, reduce health inequalities and support the delivery of the Council's Public Health priorities.

The postholder will provide specialist public health expertise and will lead on the planning, commissioning, implementation, performance management and evaluation of programmes, services and interventions for adults. The role will work across organisational and professional boundaries, influencing partners, providers and stakeholders to deliver improved outcomes for residents and communities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and delivering specialist public health programmes and projects
• Planning, commissioning, implementation, performance management and evaluation of programmes, services and interventions for adults
• Managing allocated budgets, commissioned services, contracts, projects and resources
• Contributing to the development of public health strategy, policy and service improvement activity across the Borough

We offer a competitive salary of £48,519 - £53,919 per year, a generous annual leave entitlement of 25-32 days, plus bank holidays, enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave, and a range of other benefits.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have a good understanding of the factors impacting health and wellbeing and health inequalities for adults, and be able to identify effective action required for improving healthy life expectancy, particularly among at-risk groups. You will be an enthusiastic, dedicated and knowledgeable individual with an excellent eye for detail, and be able to manage a complex workload meeting deadlines.

We value diversity and inclusion, and are committed to creating a workforce which reflects the community we serve. We are a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role.