ADPH West Midlands Policy and Strategy Lead
- Employer
- Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
- Location
- Jack Judge House, Halesowen St, Oldbury B69 2AJ
- Salary
- Band H, SCP 38 - 43 (£40,760 - £45,591 per annum) (£21.13 - £23.63 per hour)
- Closing date
- 25 Aug 2019
- Reference
- SAND000004155
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- Sector
- Local Councils
- Job Type
- Health / Public Health / Nursing, Policy
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term Contract
- Working Pattern
- Standard
- Hours
- Full-Time
Job Details
About the role
This is a unique opportunity to experience working on public health strategy and policy issues at a regional level, working closely with Directors of Public Health, their teams, and partners across the West Midlands. The role involves supporting the ADPH West Midlands network in being a strong and credible forum.
The successful candidate will support the ADPH West Midlands network with their collaborative work, focusing on four key priority areas: inclusive growth, mental wellbeing, air quality and population health management. As the ADPH West Midlands policy and strategy lead they will be responsible for activities such as advising Directors of Public Health on new policy developments, developing regional strategies, and responding to consultations on behalf of the network.
About the team/location
You will join a small team but work independently. The post is hosted by Sandwell Council and we offer flexible working hours and working from home days. In addition, you will be able to work flexibly across different public health teams in the West Midlands.
Contract: Fixed Term until March 2021
Hours
37 hours per week
This vacancy and advert will be closed as soon as sufficient applications are received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible.
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Company
Who are we?
Sandwell is situated at the very heart of the West Midlands, just a stone’s throw from Birmingham. A large, diverse, metropolitan borough, Sandwell offers exciting opportunities for all in a friendly, supportive environment.
Why work for us?
- Generous annual leave entitlements
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to an award-winning employee benefits scheme, which includes:
- An exclusive retail discounts portal
- Salary sacrifice schemes for cars, bikes, technology and car parking
- An employee assistance and counselling service
- Annual leave purchase scheme
- A wide variety of learning and development opportunities
- Flexi-time working
- A variety of leave schemes including carers, compassionate, maternity and paternity
- Volunteering scheme
Your career at Sandwell Council
We offer something for everyone, with an incredibly wide range of career opportunities, at any stage of your career, from apprentices to senior managers.
Whether your focus is a support service, such as Finance, Human Resources, Legal or ICT, or a frontline service, such as Social Care, Planning & Regeneration, Housing or Leisure, it’s worth looking at what Sandwell has to offer.
Our plans for the future
Our Vision 2030 shows just how committed we are to creating the best future possible for our communities and for the people who live and work in Sandwell.
We’re a progressive organisation, and we’re proud of what we’ve achieved so far, but we know there’s much more to do to make our vision. For more information on our plans for the future see our dedicated vision 2030 page; http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/Vision2030
For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit;
https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs
For information on our Values and Behaviours, please visit:
https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/council/values-behaviours
To view a copy of the Local Government Career Guide, please visit;
https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/staticpages/30847/local-government-careers
- Website
- http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/
- Telephone
- 0121 569 3300
- Location
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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Sandwell Council House
Freeth Street
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 3BS
United Kingdom
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