Senior Public Health Improvement Officer - Behaviour Change and Smoking
Job Summary
Advert Start Date:
25/06/2024
Advert End Date:
16/07/2024 23:59
Employment Location:
Sand Martin House, Peterborough
Salary:
£48,474 - £52,580
Further Information
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Public Health Improvement Officer (behaviour change and smoking) to join our dynamic team at Peterborough City Council. As one of the fastest-growing areas in the UK, Peterborough boasts a vibrant community and a forward-thinking environment. In 2023, we were recognised as a most improved council, marking our commitment to continuous progress.
Following the recent separation of the Public Health service from Cambridgeshire County Council, we are looking for a skilled public health officer with experience of commissioning behaviour change programmes, to help ensure that we deliver high quality services that meet the needs of our population whilst improving health outcomes. This work is a key component of our aim to reduce health inequalities in the city.
As our new Senior Public Health Improvement Officer (behaviour change and smoking), you will report to the Head of Public Health Commissioning and Service Development, whilst also working across the directorate. You will work across a range of public health areas, including smoking cessation, NHS health checks and weight management services.
As a Senior Public Health Improvement Officer at Peterborough City Council, you will have access to a range of benefits including:
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 25 days per year + bank holidays (FTE) + option to purchase up to an additional ten days per year (FTE)
• Comprehensive pension scheme with employer contributions of 17.5% (current)
• Immediate life cover (x3 times your annual salary) and ill-health protection (applicable to those enrolled in LGPS)
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
• Discounted private medical insurance
• Access to a car lease salary sacrifice and cycle to work scheme
• Funded professional or subscription fees where qualification or membership of a professional body is an essential part of the role
If you are passionate about meeting the unique health challenges of Peterborough while capitalising on emerging opportunities, we invite you to embark on this exciting journey with us.