Public Health Programme Officer - Healthy Places

Public Health Programme Officer - Healthy Places 2 years fixed term contract/Secondment Opportunity. Part time - 30 hours per week.

Are you passionate about improving health and wellbeing across Solihull? Do you want to shape the environments where people live, work, and learn? We are looking for a Public Health Programme Officer to join our Healthy Places Team. You will play a key role in leading system wide action on shaping the environment for healthy active lives that help people live healthier, more active lives across Solihull.

In this role, you will lead the design, delivery and evaluation of public health policies and programmes. You will work across the Council and with partners to embed health and wellbeing into communities, services, health and planning. From influencing strategy to redesigning pathways, you will help create healthier environments and drive real system-wide change. You will be the strategic lead within the Healthy Places team for healthy food environments, place-based partnerships and integrated green and climate health initiatives.

This is a varied and strategic role where you will work with a wide range of stakeholders, contribute to key strategies and present your work to senior leaders, elected members and partners. No two days are the same, and your work will directly impact population health outcomes.

You will have:

• A degree in a relevant subject (or equivalent experience demonstrating specialist knowledge)
• Strong experience of the wider determinants of public health, delivering programmes, ideally across organisations or partnerships.
• Advanced knowledge of public health practice, policy and legislation
• Experience of analysing data and using evidence to inform decision-making
• A track record of building effective relationships and influencing a wide range of stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills, including report writing and presenting to different audiences
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

In return you will join a supportive and collaborative team where your expertise is valued and your contribution makes a real difference. You will have the opportunity to shape programmes, influence policy and deliver meaningful improvements to population health across the borough. This is a chance to work at a strategic level while staying connected to communities and real-world outcomes.

We also offer:

• Opportunities for training and development
• A range of flexible working options including a flexi-time scheme
• A hybrid model with a mix of working from home and Solihull Council House
• Generous annual leave entitlements with the opportunity to purchase up to 10-days additional leave per year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme – a 24-hour independent, free and confidential advice and support service
• Family and carer friendly policies
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee benefits including staff discounts, subsidised travel passes and Cycle 2 Work Scheme

Internal secondment applicants must seek approval from their line manager before applying for the post.

Interview Date: Tuesday 1 September 2026 Group assessment for all shortlisted candidates Tuesday 1st September morning, short interviews will take place Tuesday 2nd September afternoon.

Please note: As part of our compliance and safer recruitment requirements, references will be sought for all successful candidates following interview. A reference must be provided by the candidate’s current or most recent employer or training provider. Where this does not cover the last three years, an additional reference will be required from the candidate’s next most recent employer or training provider. Posts subject to statutory regulation may require additional scrutiny. Personal/character references will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances.

This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.