At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead public health projects and improve health outcomes in the community.
- Company: Bracknell Forest Council, committed to inclusive and impactful public health work.
- Benefits: 28 days annual leave, hybrid working, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive employer with guaranteed interviews for eligible candidates.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in public health while enjoying a supportive work environment.
- Qualifications: Specialist knowledge in public health and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 48955 - 54189 £ per year.
Salary: £48,955 - £54,189 per year (incl. London weighting)
Location: Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid working)
Contract: Temporary (up to 12 months)
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week.
DBS Check: Required
Closing Date: 12/07/2026 at 23:59
Reference: PL/26/340033
About the role
As a Public Health Advanced Practitioner you will support a range of public health workstreams with a focus on the wider socio‑economic and commercial determinants of health. You will design, implement, commission, and audit public health programmes and projects, working with policy and strategy to improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities.
Responsibilities
- Lead defined programmes and projects focused on the wider and commercial determinants of health and develop a healthy places framework.
- Support Public Health Consultants and Principals in designing, implementing, commissioning, and auditing public health programmes and projects as identified in the business plans/JSNAs/Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy.
- Identify health needs using appropriate analytical techniques, leveraging multiple qualitative and quantitative data sources.
- Support senior colleagues in working with and through policies, strategies, and action plans to improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities across all domains.
- Contribute to effective commissioning and service redesign (needs assessment, prioritisation, planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of services, programmes, and interventions).
Qualifications and Experience
- Specialist public health knowledge and experience, particularly in the wider social, economic and commercial determinants of health.
- Experience delivering a Health in All Policies approach or working with key partners to develop a Healthy Places Framework, including licensing and planning.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to use qualitative and quantitative data.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Benefits
- 28 days annual leave increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ continuous service; option to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.
- Hybrid working opportunities.
- Local government pension scheme with life insurance cover.
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).
- Reimbursement of one annual professional subscription/registration.
- Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.
- Inclusive and social working environment with staff networks and sports and social club.
Disability confident and inclusive recruitment
Bracknell Forest Council is proud to be an inclusive employer. If you have a disability, are an armed forces veteran, or a care leaver, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.
Legal and EEO statements
All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre‑employment checks process. We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. Candidates requiring sponsorship will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Bracknell Forest Council welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Public Health Advanced Practitioner (12-month maternity cover) employer: Bracknell Forest Council
Bracknell Forest Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment for Public Health Advanced Practitioners. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, the council provides generous benefits such as 28 days of annual leave, hybrid working options, and opportunities for professional development. Located in Time Square, Bracknell, employees enjoy a vibrant community atmosphere while contributing to meaningful public health initiatives that aim to improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities.
