The Substance Use Officer will support delivery of the Commission’s work on alcohol, tobacco, nicotine products, drugs and emerging substances of concern, contributing to a coordinated programme of prevention, early intervention, harm reduction and community-based support.
Substance use is a key driver of ill health, inequality and social harm across the Bailiwick.
Addressing this requires evidence-informed, community-based and system-wide approaches.
Working with the Substance Use Lead, the post holder will play a central role in designing, delivering and evaluating a range of evidence-informed initiatives, including public awareness campaigns, education projects and community-based interventions, across workplaces, education settings, the private sector, community groups and health and care services, helping to reduce harm, address inequalities and create healthier environments.
Job Title
Substance Use Officer
Reports to
Substance Use Lead
Liaises with
- The Health Improvement Commission’s Substance Use Lead
- Health Improvement Commission teams including Social Prescribing and Communications
- Public Health and Health Intelligence
- Delivery partners including community services, statutory services, education settings, community organisations and charities, workplaces, primary and secondary care, and Bailiwick Law Enforcement.
- Workplaces, community clubs and groups, event organisers and sport venues
- Multi-agency forums and community stakeholders
Hours
Up to 30 hours per week, subject to negotiation.
Salary range
£36,000 - £40,000 (pro rata), depending on experience
Job Purpose
To support delivery of the Commission’s Substance Use workstream through the development and implementation of community-based, evidence-informed initiatives across a range of substance use areas. The role will focus on practical delivery, including campaigns, community engagement, partnership working and supporting access to services. The post holder will work independently and as part of a small team, creatively and with a range of settings to reduce harm, change behaviours and improve outcomes, with a strong emphasis on addressing inequalities and reaching populations at greatest risk. The Substance Use Officer will contribute to the design and delivery of interventions informed by behaviour change principles and local insight, including engaging communities in co-production and ensuring lived experience informs activity. They will also support monitoring and evaluation to inform continuous improvement.
Closing Date
Wednesday 14th October 2026
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