Public Health Specialist (754)

Pay grade: PO7 - £55,845 pa inc LW rising in annual increments £58,995 pa

Contract type: Fixed Term for 36 Months

Working hours: 35 hours per week, full time

Are you passionate about making a difference in public health?

If yes, we have the perfect role for you!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Public Health Specialist to drive change and reduce health inequalities across Lambeth through embedding a Health in All Policies approach. A key focus of the role will be supporting Lambeth to become an Age Friendly borough.

About the role:

The successful candidate will apply their public health skills in a range of spheres and work with senior managers, elected members, and strategic and policy leads in the Council, NHS, communities and other statutory, voluntary and community organisations to improve population health and wellbeing and reduce health inequalities. Emphasis will be on addressing the wider determinants of health through partnership working. Immediate priorities include, leading the ageing well agenda in Lambeth to meet its commitment to becoming an Age Friendly borough. Areas of work may change over time.

The post holder will have experience of working in public health settings or similar withskills and competencies to lead on specific aspects of public health.

The post will provide development opportunities for people with post-MSc experience of public health who are interested in furthering their Public Health career.

As part of our passionate and friendly team, you will:

• Develop and implement impactful public health policies, strategies, and projects.
• Advise on cross cutting policies and programmes of public health relevance.
• Ensure evidence-based practices influence policy and strategy, particularly in relation to prevention and the wider determinants of health.
• Advocate for the health of our community, valuing citizen input and promoting equity.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:

Click here, Job Description & Person Specification

Contact details:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Bimpe Oki (Consultant in Public Health) on email at boki@lambeth.gov.uk

Recruitment timelines:

• Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 15th October 2023
• Shortlisting date/s: To be confirmed
• Interview date/s: To be confirmed

Benefits:

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid Working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
• Discounts at local restaurants.
• Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
• Trade Union Membership.

How to apply:

If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application.

In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.