Public Health Project Officer Solihull, England
Job description
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Public Health Team as a Project Officer (Children and Families) on a permanent contract.
The Public Health Team is committed to protecting, promoting, and improving the health and well-being of the people of Solihull, supporting people to live longer and healthier lives by improving health and wellbeing and reducing inequalities.
The Project Officer will provide support to the Interim Head of Children’s Public Health, undertaking specific projects and programmes of work to assist in the delivery of team tasks with a specific focus on:
- ‘Start for life’ services to support good early child development from pregnancy to 5 years, including infant mental health and supporting school readiness
- Supporting service delivery for children and young people’s health from 0-25 years, in commissioned services and Family Hubs
- Project work on issues such as oral health, breast feeding and mental wellbeing
To be successful in this role you will already have experience of delivering projects and programmes and be able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of Public Health issues and the impacts of health inequalities. You will be educated to degree level or have an equivalent qualification.
You will be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise and engage with partners to manage project outcomes. You will be able to adapt your communication style as required and help projects run smoothly by finding practical solutions to complex problems.
This opportunity will provide invaluable experience to progress into a career in Public Health. The Project Officer will have the opportunity to learn more about Public Health, health policy, and the use of research and evidence to bring about change. The post holder will develop their knowledge of health inequalities, child health as well as their understanding of the importance of the wider determinants of health to support better health outcomes.
We also offer:
- A range of flexible working options
- Generous annual leave entitlements with the opportunity to purchase up to 10-days additional leave per year
- A flexitime scheme with up to 24 days per year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme – a 24 hour independent, free and confidential advice and support service
- Family and carer friendly policies
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Employee benefits including staff discounts, subsidised travel passes and Cycle 2 Work Scheme
We hope you'll want to join us and be part of a committed and supportive team that is focused on making a big difference to the lives and wellbeing of Solihull residents.
Under our smarter ways of working strategy, this post will include a combination of home and office-based working. Whilst you don’t need to be based in Solihull, you will be required to travel to our offices for specific meetings as required in order to fulfil the needs of the service.
Closing date for completed applications is Sunday 26th March.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 5th and Thursday 6th April.
Please note we do not accept CVs.
The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Not Required.
This post requires the following Disclosure and Barring check: Not required.
Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.
Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and a commitment to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £33,820.00-£39,493.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Solihull., B91 3QB
Reference ID: SOL5296
