Public Health Development Officer

This is a fixed term position until February 2028 due to Recruitment Backfill

We are looking for an experienced individual to act as a single point of contact for Public Health - Healthy Lifestyle Improvement initiatives, projects and programmes within one of Sandwell’s 6 towns. In this role you will be promoting liaison between the local community and partnership agencies such as community voluntary sector organisations, schools and workplaces.

Working as a single point of contact within one of the six Sandwell towns, the post-holder will:

• Address local needs, opportunities and barriers through engagement with residents.
• Maintain a locality network of commissioners, providers, key stakeholders and community groups.
•  Coordinate development of accessible and integrated service pathways.

Education:

• You will be qualified to degree level or have equivalent relevant experience.

You will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience of working within public health, community engagement or a related environment to improve overall health and well-being.

An enhanced DBS check will be processed for the successful applicant, along with a KCSIE check.

Hours 

37 Hours per week

The closing date for applications is 19 September 2024.

For an informal discussion, please contact Marcia Sandel-Massey on marcia_sandelmassey@sandwell.gov.uk or 07971 173 222

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs

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To apply, please download and complete the application form and return to: Hrresourcing_applications@sandwell.gov.uk