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Public Health Practitioner (Work and Health)

Job details
Posting date: 24 November 2025
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

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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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