At a Glance
- Tasks: Support public health initiatives and coordinate governance functions for a healthier Birmingham.
- Company: Join Birmingham City Council, the largest local authority in the UK.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, diverse work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with excellent collaboration opportunities across various teams.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in public health for one of Europe's youngest populations.
- Qualifications: Enthusiasm and skills to tackle public health challenges; diverse backgrounds welcome.
The predicted salary is between 35412 - 44075 £ per year.
Permanent Grade C – £35,412 – £44,075
Working 36.5 hours per week
About Us
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our multi-disciplinary Public Health Division as a Programme Officer in the Governance team. Our Public Health team is part of the largest local authority in the country, working with one of the most globally diverse and youngest populations in Europe. The Public Health Division is leading work that contributes to Birmingham being a great city that enables people to live healthy and active lives. The Public Health Division is engaged in a dynamic and diverse range of innovative work and partnerships at local, regional, national, and international levels. It is committed to developing culturally competent approaches that meet the needs of our citizens and work towards creating a bolder, healthier Birmingham for all our communities.
The Governance team ensures that the Public Health Division complies with legal requirements regarding data and information governance. The Governance team supports the strategic and operational development of Public Health's statutory functions.
The Role
The Programme Officer will support the Senior Programme Officer with the strategic and operational development of the Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy and the delivery of the Director of Public Health Annual Report. They will also assist the Service Lead with coordinating Health and Wellbeing Board meetings, working across the Public Health Division and with external partners. The role will include monitoring progress against associated strategies and identifying areas for collaboration.
What We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic individual with key skills that can be applied to support understanding and address the city's public health challenges. We are happy to consider individuals from various academic and professional backgrounds who can apply their skills to address public health issues.
Key Responsibilities
- The role of the Public Health officer within the Governance team will support the coordination and delivery of core governance functions, including Public Health governance processes, performance monitoring, and risk management.
- The role will contribute to key work areas such as Population Health Impact Assessments, Information Governance, and statutory responsibilities including awareness of the Health & Wellbeing Board and the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment.
- The postholder will work collaboratively with Public Health colleagues and wider council teams to ensure compliance, effective partnership working, and continuous improvement across services.
Application Requirements
CV required – please upload an up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application. Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment. Proof of right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.
Equal Opportunity and Diversity
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.
Safeguarding and Health & Safety
Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Contact
For any informal enquiries please contact the Resourcing Team at avneet.gharial@birmingham.gov.uk.
Public Health Programme Officer (Governance) in Birmingham employer: WMJobs
Birmingham City Council is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment within the largest local authority in the UK. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, employees benefit from a supportive culture that fosters professional growth and collaboration across various public health initiatives. The role of Public Health Programme Officer (Governance) not only provides competitive remuneration but also the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of one of Europe's most diverse populations.
