Public Health Development Worker
| Posting date: | 17 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £41,585 to £45,135 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 05 April 2026 |
| Location: | Reigate, Surrey, RH2 8EF |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Surrey County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SCC/TP/288856/4771_1773767331 |
Summary
The starting salary for this position is £24,951 per annum, based on working 21.6 hours per week (pro rata from the full‑time salary of £41,585 for 36 hours per week).
We have a great opportunity to join our CVD & Cancer Prevention team as a Public Health Development Worker with a focus on falls prevention and healthy ageing. You will join a team that is supportive and motivating and encourages personal and professional development.
We support hybrid working with the right balance. We come together in person for 2 days per week on average (40 % of the working week) and support working from home the rest of the time.
Our Offer to You
- 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
- Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
- A generous local government salary related pension
- Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
- Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
- An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
- Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
- Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
- A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents.
About The Role
We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Public Health Development Worker to support our Falls Prevention & Healthy Ageing agenda which will form part of the wider Live Longer Better Programme. This role is central to improving outcomes for older adults across the system by coordinating partnerships, strengthening referral pathways, supporting the management of contracts, and contributing to evidence-based programme development.
You will work closely with the Senior Public Health Lead to deliver key priorities, ensuring the development, implementation and evaluation of effective falls prevention initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong analytical, project management and partnership-building skills who is passionate about reducing health inequalities and enhancing quality of life for older adults.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Falls Prevention Partnership, ensuring strong coordination, communication and collaboration across health, social care, voluntary and community partners.
- Map and review existing falls prevention and healthy ageing services to identify gaps, duplication and opportunities for improvement.
- Support contract management and performance monitoring of the commissioned falls prevention service, including developing clear referral pathways.
- Contribute to public health intelligence, including needs assessments, data analysis, evaluation and presenting insights to a range of audiences.
- Manage key projects and workstreams, ensuring milestones are met, and support the Senior Public Health Lead with reports and strategic priorities.
This is a fantastic opportunity to influence and shape the Live Longer Better programme across the system, making a real difference to the health and wellbeing of older adults. You will join a supportive, collaborative team committed to innovation and continuous improvement in public health practice.
Your Application
In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:
- A relevant degree (health, social sciences or similar) and experience working in Public Health, including knowledge of falls prevention.
- Experience evaluating public health programmes, developing needs assessments, and presenting complex data clearly and accessibly.
- Strong project and partnership-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and build effective relationships across diverse stakeholders.
- A strong commitment to improving outcomes for older adults and reducing health inequalities, with experience in public health, local government, health services or the voluntary/community sector considered highly desirable.
To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 3 questions (Max. 400 words per question):
- What motivated you to apply for this role and what knowledge, skills and experience do you bring?
- Describe a time when you delivered a health improvement project which focused on falls prevention and/or improving health outcomes for older adults. What was your approach and how did you measure the outcome and impact?
- Tell us about a time when you successfully built partnerships across sectors to deliver a public health outcome. What challenges did you overcome?
Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 05/04/2026 with interviews planned to follow.
We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Contact Us
Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. Please contact Emma Jones via email at emma..
Local Government Organisation (LGR)
Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to new unitary councils in April 2027. Your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of these new councils, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.
Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council.
Our Commitment
We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.
Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.