Smoke Free Officer
| Posting date: | 30 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 5, £25,583 to £25,992 per annum pro-rata (actual salary £23,508.70 to £23,884.54) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 July 2025 |
| Location: | Isle Of Wight, South East England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Isle of Wight Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 2025_1417 |
Summary
34 hours per week
Fixed-Term contract for 12-Months
Help Us Go Smoke-Free – Join Our Wellbeing Team!
Are you passionate about health and wellbeing? We need a personable, proactive, and empathetic individual to lead our internal smoking cessation efforts and support staff on their journey to quit smoking.
Smoking is an addiction requiring treatment rather than a lifestyle choice. It is still the main cause of death and disease in island residents, placing a substantial burden on NHS and social care services. The Council was recently awarded a national grant from Public Health to accelerate the decline of smoking rates and create a smokefree generation amongst our staff.
What You’ll Do:
Promote and manage smoking cessation support for council staff
Engage with employees who smoke and guide them to the right help
Coordinate sessions, track progress, and report outcomes
Champion smoke-free messaging across council sites and digital channels
Recruit and support a network of Smoke-Free Champions
Represent smoking cessation at wellbeing events
What You’ll Need:
Strong communication and people skills
Ability to work independently and manage your time
Experience supporting others, ideally in a health or wellbeing role
Confidence using Microsoft Office and handling data
Full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle and willing to travel between council workplaces on a regular basis
Bonus Points:
RSPH Smoking Cessation qualification
Knowledge of lone working and health & safety
Make a real difference - help your colleagues live healthier, smoke-free lives. Apply today!
Fixed-Term contract for 12-Months
Help Us Go Smoke-Free – Join Our Wellbeing Team!
Are you passionate about health and wellbeing? We need a personable, proactive, and empathetic individual to lead our internal smoking cessation efforts and support staff on their journey to quit smoking.
Smoking is an addiction requiring treatment rather than a lifestyle choice. It is still the main cause of death and disease in island residents, placing a substantial burden on NHS and social care services. The Council was recently awarded a national grant from Public Health to accelerate the decline of smoking rates and create a smokefree generation amongst our staff.
What You’ll Do:
Promote and manage smoking cessation support for council staff
Engage with employees who smoke and guide them to the right help
Coordinate sessions, track progress, and report outcomes
Champion smoke-free messaging across council sites and digital channels
Recruit and support a network of Smoke-Free Champions
Represent smoking cessation at wellbeing events
What You’ll Need:
Strong communication and people skills
Ability to work independently and manage your time
Experience supporting others, ideally in a health or wellbeing role
Confidence using Microsoft Office and handling data
Full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle and willing to travel between council workplaces on a regular basis
Bonus Points:
RSPH Smoking Cessation qualification
Knowledge of lone working and health & safety
Make a real difference - help your colleagues live healthier, smoke-free lives. Apply today!
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