Oral Health Project Officer in Walsall

Oral Health Project Officer – Public Health Location: Walsall, West Midlands Pay: £16.35 per hour PAYE Hours: 30 hours per week Working Pattern: Hybrid working, with Wednesday office attendance in Walsall and travel to schools and other locations as required Driving Licence & Own Vehicle: Essential ### LYNX Employment Services are recruiting an Oral Health Project Officer to support the delivery of a public health programme designed to improve children's oral health across Walsall. Working on the National Supervised Toothbrushing Scheme, you'll help coordinate the practical delivery of the programme, supporting schools, organising resources and ensuring participating settings have the information and materials they need. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in public health project coordination, community health programmes, school engagement or health promotion who enjoys combining administration, organisation and stakeholder communication with meaningful community-focused work. ### What You'll Be Doing Support the coordination and delivery of the National Supervised Toothbrushing Scheme. Liaise with schools and other participating settings to support programme implementation. Coordinate supplies, stock records, deliveries and distribution of oral health resources. Maintain accurate project records, spreadsheets and monitoring information. Arrange meetings, training sessions and other programme activities. Communicate with schools, colleagues and external partners to resolve queries and keep activities on track. Support reporting, administration and the smooth day-to-day operation of the project. ### What We're Looking For You'll be organised, confident communicating with a range of stakeholders and comfortable managing several priorities. You'll need either a relevant qualification or experience in public health project coordination. Relevant qualifications include: Level 4 Certificate or Diploma in Public Health Level 4 Community Health qualification Public Health Practitioner apprenticeship or equivalent vocational qualification Foundation degree or higher education certificate in a public health-related subject Alternatively, candidates with relevant experience coordinating public health projects will be considered without a formal Level 4 qualification. You'll also need: Strong organisational and administrative skills. Confidence using Microsoft Excel and maintaining accurate records. Effective communication and stakeholder liaison skills. The ability to coordinate practical arrangements, resources and project activities. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle for travel between locations. Experience supporting school-based programmes, community health initiatives or public health campaigns would be particularly relevant. ### Working Arrangements The role is for 30 hours per week, with attendance at the Walsall town-centre office on Wednesdays. Travel to schools and storage facilities will also form part of the assignment. ### Interested? For more information or a confidential discussion, contact Elliott at LYNX Employment Services. Telephone: (phone number removed) Email