Public Health Officer

Overview

Public Health Officer - Smokefree Generation

Fixed Term Contract - 2 Years

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

We're looking for a motivated and collaborative Public Health Officer to support the delivery of Birmingham's ambitious Smokefree Generation work. Backed by new national funding, this role sits in our Adults Public Health team and plays a vital part in expanding and strengthening local stop smoking services across the city.

You'll support the Senior Programme Officer and Service Lead to manage innovative smokefree projects, strengthen partnerships, and make sure services deliver meaningful outcomes for Birmingham's diverse communities.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing data, stakeholder engagement, strategic thinking, and hands-on coordination.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor a portfolio of local smoking cessation contracts
• Work closely with NHS colleagues, community partners and specialist providers
• Contribute to the development of innovative stop smoking services
• Analyse data to identify local needs and opportunities
• Support the Tobacco Control Alliance
• Coordinate reports, project updates, equality impact work and briefings
• Support business resilience, data governance and assurance processes
• Organise and minute key meetings, workshops and events

What we're looking for

• A degree or relevant equivalent qualification
• Experience working with stakeholders and partners in a public health, community, or service-focused setting

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to sponsor employment visas

Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application; this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

For any informal enquires please contact: Resourcing Team

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

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