At a Glance
- Tasks: Support public health projects and engage with the community to improve wellbeing.
- Company: Warwickshire County Council, dedicated to enhancing community health.
- Benefits: Flexible working, generous leave, pension scheme, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Join a supportive team committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in public health while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Degree or equivalent experience in public health and strong project support skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Are you a good communicator, with strong project support skills and experience of dealing directly with a wide range of people? Are you looking for a job where your analytical, organisational skills and interpersonal qualities will be used to the full?
Public Health is responsible for understanding the overall health needs of the population of Warwickshire, and finding ways to improve it. We design and deliver services to prevent illness, promote health and enable individuals to live independently and maintain their wellbeing. We are looking for someone to provide project support for the Public Health team, to work closely with the Public Health Service Manager (Strategic Partnerships) to provide support for the Health and Wellbeing Board, and the delivery of Warwickshire’s Health and Wellbeing Strategy.
Joining our team, you’ll be responsible for providing project support to the Strategic Partnerships Manager within the Public Health team. This is a key role that includes supporting the delivery of the Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2026-31 including organising consultation and engagement events and analysing findings to support recommendations for the Board. You’ll also have responsibility for supporting the Strategic Partnerships Manager to forward plan and organise Health and Wellbeing Board and other partnership meetings, as well as support the development and publication of the bi-monthly Health and Wellbeing Board Bulletin and other related communications.
You’ll also provide project support for a number of other key Public Health programmes including the production of the Director of Public Health Annual Report. In addition, you’ll also undertake some financial work including creating purchase orders and paying invoices and support the wider team as necessary.
Key Requirements
- Degree level or equivalent experience, preferably in a field related to public health.
- Evidence of previous project support with good analytical and communication skills.
- Well developed organisational skills, and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Good IT skills, MS Office preferred, and database experience.
- Ability to work within a team and on your own initiative.
Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce.
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