Health Equalities Group – Food Active Project Officer

LCVS (Liverpool Charity & Voluntary Services); Liverpool; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established public health charity is seeking an enthusiastic project officer to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to support the Food Active programme, promoting healthier weights and addressing health inequalities across North West England. You will collaborate with local authorities, NHS organisations, and research institutions to drive impactful projects. If you are passionate about preventative public health and possess strong communication and organisational skills, this role could be the perfect fit for you. Join a team dedicated to improving community wellbeing and making a real difference in people's lives.

Qualifications

• Some experience in public health or healthcare is preferred.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with partners across local authorities and NHS organisations.
• Supporting project administration for the Food Active programme.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Organisational Skills

Time Management

Project Administration

Education

Degree in Public Health or Healthcare

Job description

Posts available: 1.
Contract: Permanent (dependant on funding).
Term: Full-Time.
Salary: £27,500 – £30,000.
Hours per week: 40 hours.
Reporting to: Food Active Programme Lead.
Location: 151 Dale Street, Liverpool, L2 2JH

Employer Bio

Health Equalities Group (HEG) is a public health charity working to improve the wellbeing of communities across the UK. They are an independent voice for preventative public health in the North-West and beyond. They believe everyone deserves to live a long, healthy, and happy life. Currently, not everyone has this opportunity. That’s why they collaborate with local authorities, charities, the NHS, and central government to improve conditions that affect many communities.

HEG delivers Food Active, a programme promoting healthier weights and supporting local authority public health teams in North West England. They also run additional projects addressing obesity and non-communicable diseases for national and regional organisations, including NHS Trusts, Integrated Care Boards, the Office for Health Improvement & Disparities, Cancer Alliances, sports organisations, and third sector organisations.

Job Summary

Due to the charity's growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join a dynamic team supporting Food Active’s North West Network. The role involves liaising with partners across local authorities, NHS organisations, the third sector, and research institutions.

The position may also support wider HEG projects addressing non-communicable diseases and health inequalities. We seek an enthusiastic project officer with some experience in public health or healthcare, aspiring to develop a career in preventative public health. The candidate should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organisational and time management abilities, and experience supporting project administration, preferably in a public health or healthcare setting.