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.

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

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