Public Health Officer x2

Directorate: Public Health, Protection and Wellbeing

Section: Public Health

Location: Civic Centre

Grade: Level 9

Salary: £36,363 - £39,152

Hours: 37 hours per week

This advert is open to both Internal and External applicants.

Join our organisation in one of two roles - either in the Health Protection Team or the Living Without Addictions Team.

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives?

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is the place you can do just that and more.

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Public Health, Protection and Wellbeing Directorate at Stoke-on-Trent City Council.

Join us in shaping a bright future for Stoke-on-Trent, where health and wellbeing are at the heart of our efforts.

The role will require skills knowledge and expertise to carry out a range of duties including:

- Providing leadership and advocacy for health and wellbeing across Stoke-on-Trent.

- Supporting the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of work.

- Using and evaluating data to inform decision making.

- Understanding and working with local communities to bring about sustained behaviour change.

- Influencing improvement across the City by changing the health and wellbeing impacts of the fundamental determinants of wellbeing; social, economic, commercial, environmental and behavioural.

- Supporting partnership working and collaboration.

- Be enthusiastic about improving the health and wellbeing of residents.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties.

You will be joining a friendly team with a great mix of skills and leaders who encourage and support opportunities for further development.

Some of the benefits we offer are:

- 28 days holiday rising to 33 days following 5 years of service (plus 8 bank holidays)

- Flexible working hours

- Hybrid working

- Eyecare voucher

- Wellbeing support

- Access to staff equality and diversity networks.

If you would like to know more about the post then please contact Libby Kelsey: and Ruth Bell:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don't meet all of the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.

We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.

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