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Wider Determinants of Health Public Health Specialist
| Posting date: | 30 January 2025 |
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| Salary: | £44,711 to £46,731 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 February 2025 |
| Location: | Trowbridge, Wiltshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wiltshire Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3852 |
Summary
Public Health - Championing Community Well-being
Be part of shaping an approach that tackles the complexities of public health challenges head-on! We have an exciting opportunity to join our Wiltshire’s Public Health Team as a Public Health Specialist.
As a Public Health Specialist, you will address the key drivers of health inequalities by focusing on social, economic, and environmental factors. You'll manage contracts for the Warm and Safe service, secure funding for fuel poverty initiatives, and support government grants like the Household Support Fund. Your work will integrate public health principles into planning, housing, and environmental policies while collaborating across sectors to ensure inclusivity, including military and prisoner populations. You'll also contribute to various health initiatives, including workplace health, alongside other specialists.
We are looking for a forward-thinking Public Health professional who holds a first degree or qualifications of equivalent academic ability with a proven record in leading strategic delivery, commissioning and contract management. It would be an advantage to be registered or working towards registration at practitioner level with UKPHR and/or Masters in Public Health.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing, dynamic public health team, working at a strategic level to drive meaningful change in population health and address health inequalities.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.
he council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.
For more details, contact Mike Rose, Public Health Principal at michael.rose@wiltshire.gov.uk or call 01225 718833.
This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.
Be part of shaping an approach that tackles the complexities of public health challenges head-on! We have an exciting opportunity to join our Wiltshire’s Public Health Team as a Public Health Specialist.
As a Public Health Specialist, you will address the key drivers of health inequalities by focusing on social, economic, and environmental factors. You'll manage contracts for the Warm and Safe service, secure funding for fuel poverty initiatives, and support government grants like the Household Support Fund. Your work will integrate public health principles into planning, housing, and environmental policies while collaborating across sectors to ensure inclusivity, including military and prisoner populations. You'll also contribute to various health initiatives, including workplace health, alongside other specialists.
We are looking for a forward-thinking Public Health professional who holds a first degree or qualifications of equivalent academic ability with a proven record in leading strategic delivery, commissioning and contract management. It would be an advantage to be registered or working towards registration at practitioner level with UKPHR and/or Masters in Public Health.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing, dynamic public health team, working at a strategic level to drive meaningful change in population health and address health inequalities.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.
he council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.
For more details, contact Mike Rose, Public Health Principal at michael.rose@wiltshire.gov.uk or call 01225 718833.
This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.
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