Projects and Partnerships Officer (Public Health)

Overview

Are you interested in kickstarting your career? Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in people\\\’s lives by supporting and promoting positive change to improve health, wellbeing and independence? Look no further! We have a fantastic opportunity for Project and Partnership Officers to join our Public Health Team here at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.

We are seeking to recruit two highly motivated and enthusiastic Project and Partnership Officers who are keen to further develop their Public Health skills, knowledge, and experience.

Responsibilities

• One role will focus on supporting the planning and delivery of key public health programmatic areas, including Children and Young People and Sexual Health.
• The other role will support the Health Protection and Healthcare portfolio, which includes but is not limited to support for seasonal health, prevention and control of communicable diseases, vaccinations.
• There will also be an expectation that the post holders will develop their skills and experience across the whole of the public health agenda, including but not limited to children and young people, adults, and healthy places.
• As a Project & Partnership Officer, you will gain valuable work experience supporting our residents to live and work in safe, healthy environments. You will work alongside experienced colleagues in the Public Health Team based in the centre of Stockton-on-Tees, supporting the development and implementation of evidence-based programmes, strategic planning, commissioning and evaluation of health and wellbeing interventions and programmes in line with local and national public health priorities, the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment and the Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy.
• We are seeking someone who has a passion for improving the health of the population of Stockton-on-Tees and will be committed to contributing to addressing health inequalities through partnership working and collaboration with a range of organisations from the NHS to the Voluntary and Community Sector.
• This post is an ideal development opportunity for someone who has previous public health related experience and is keen to develop further and has a willingness to learn.

Requirements

For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section. Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.

Benefits

• A competitive salary of up to £33,699
• 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
• Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
• Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.

Working Arrangements

And that\\\’s not all – you can also work flexibly where you can work part of your week at home.

How to Apply and Contact

For more information about working for Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, please visit the Careers section on our website. You can view at: stockton.gov.uk/careers

If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Rob Miller, Strategic Health & Wellbeing Manager on 01642 524080 or email: rob.miller@stockton.gov.uk or Marais Pletsch, Strategic Health & Wellbeing Manager on 01642 528330 or email: marais.pletsch@stockton.gov.uk

We are intending to interview week commencing 6th October 2025 and you will receive notification through North East Jobs if you have been shortlisted.

Guidance for applicants

Guidance for applicants

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