Public Health Practitioner (Work and Health)
| Posting date: | 24 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £40,001.00 to £50,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 8 (SCP 31 - 35) £41,771 - £46,142 |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 07 December 2025 |
| Location: | Sunderland, SR1 3AA |
| Company: | Sunderland City Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 288921 |
Summary
Fixed Term - 12months
Are you a dynamic Public Health professional passionate about tackling health inequalities?
Sunderland City Council is seeking a highly motivated Public Health Practitioner to join a collaborative programme of work focused on economic inactivity and improving the link between good work and health outcomes.
This is a key joint-working role, hosted within the Public Health team, but working closely with Sunderland City Counciland#39;s Learning and Skills Service and strategic partnerships, including the Integrated Care Board (ICB) Health and Growth Accelerator Programme. You will be essential in influencing local and#39;Get Britain Workingand#39; funding programmes, such as and#39;Connect to Workand#39; and and#39;Economic Inactivity Trailblazerand#39;, ensuring a public health perspective is embedded in their design and delivery.
The primary purpose of the post is to provide public health expertise, capacity, and a vital lens to this agenda.andnbsp; If you thrive in a collaborative environment, are skilled in translating evidence into practice, and are committed to reducing health inequalities, this is the perfect opportunity.
Why work for Sunderland City Council:
Automatic enrolment with a pay and reward pension scheme with Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexi time to allow for work-life balance (only where applicable)
26 days leave (excluding bank holidays) with the advantage of an additional leave schemeandnbsp;
For an informal discussion please contact Becky James, Public Health Lead: rebecca.james@sunderland.gov.uk
Secondments will be considered for this post.
Applications must be completed on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncilandnbsp;
If you need any support, contact: jobs@sunderland.gov.uk.
Please note that CVs are not acceptable.
Please note interview date: Wednesday 17 December at City Hall, Sunderland City Council
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All communication about your application for this post will be to the email address that you register with North East Jobs.andnbsp; This may include details of an online assessment you may need to complete and an invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notifications as you may not be notified by any other method.andnbsp; Please remember to check your junk mail items.
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Are you a dynamic Public Health professional passionate about tackling health inequalities?
Sunderland City Council is seeking a highly motivated Public Health Practitioner to join a collaborative programme of work focused on economic inactivity and improving the link between good work and health outcomes.
This is a key joint-working role, hosted within the Public Health team, but working closely with Sunderland City Counciland#39;s Learning and Skills Service and strategic partnerships, including the Integrated Care Board (ICB) Health and Growth Accelerator Programme. You will be essential in influencing local and#39;Get Britain Workingand#39; funding programmes, such as and#39;Connect to Workand#39; and and#39;Economic Inactivity Trailblazerand#39;, ensuring a public health perspective is embedded in their design and delivery.
The primary purpose of the post is to provide public health expertise, capacity, and a vital lens to this agenda.andnbsp; If you thrive in a collaborative environment, are skilled in translating evidence into practice, and are committed to reducing health inequalities, this is the perfect opportunity.
Why work for Sunderland City Council:
Automatic enrolment with a pay and reward pension scheme with Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexi time to allow for work-life balance (only where applicable)
26 days leave (excluding bank holidays) with the advantage of an additional leave schemeandnbsp;
For an informal discussion please contact Becky James, Public Health Lead: rebecca.james@sunderland.gov.uk
Secondments will be considered for this post.
Applications must be completed on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncilandnbsp;
If you need any support, contact: jobs@sunderland.gov.uk.
Please note that CVs are not acceptable.
Please note interview date: Wednesday 17 December at City Hall, Sunderland City Council
andnbsp;
All communication about your application for this post will be to the email address that you register with North East Jobs.andnbsp; This may include details of an online assessment you may need to complete and an invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notifications as you may not be notified by any other method.andnbsp; Please remember to check your junk mail items.
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