Public Health Strategist Officer

Job-ID: 6077Location: 1000 Dockside, United KingdomSchedule: Full timePosted: Closes: Public Health Strategist Officer (Early Years)44,184 - 53,919 per annumPermanent - Full timeJoin Newham's Public Health team and help improve outcomes for babies, children and families across the borough. This role will support public health programmes focused on maternity and the early years, contributing to the delivery of Newham's Health and Wellbeing Strategy and wider efforts to reduce health inequalities.You will support the planning, development, implementation and monitoring of public health programmes, projects and services, working closely with maternity services, health visitors, early years providers, NHS partners, community organisations and council services. The role includes stakeholder engagement, project coordination, data analysis, performance monitoring and service improvement activities to ensure programmes are evidence-based, effective and responsive to local needs.We welcome applications from candidates with experience in public health, maternity services, early years, children's services, family support or community-based programmes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about giving every child the best start in life and improving outcomes for Newham families.Please note: hybrid working role.Please attach your CV and supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. Failure to provide these would result in not being shortlisted.For any queries on the role please email Kiana Bowden at Interview will take place late November 2026.please view JD hereclosing date: 8th November 2026Additional InformationWe are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by .About the companyThe London Borough of Newham is located only 5 miles east of London. It is well positioned with access to all major networks in London and the south east. It is well connected by public transport with, bus, tube and DLR. When the Crossrail service opens it will call at Custom House close to our council offices and also Stratford station and from there to central London. The London City Airport which serves major European cities is located at Royal Albert Dock. Newham has the youngest overall population in the country. It was one of the six host boroughs for the 2012 Summer Olympics and contains most of the Olympic Park including the London Stadium. It has a thriving arts quarter with the Theatre Royal Stratford East offering excellent entertainment for all the family. There is the University of East London which has two campuses in Newham, one in Stratford and another next to the regenerated Royal Albert Dock. It also has a large Westfield shopping Centre in Stratford which has all the major retailers there.