Health Improvement Officer

Newark and Sherwood District Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career average local government pen­s​

Generous annual leave

Family-friendly benefits

Lifestyle benefits platform

Funded health cash plan

Free car parking

£10 gym membership

Job summary

Newark and Sherwood District Council is seeking a Health Improvement Officer to join the Healthy Places Service Area. You will work with partners across the public, voluntary and private sectors to support residents in improving health and wellbeing.

If you have excellent communication skills and up-to-date knowledge of health interventions, you will lead initiatives that place residents at the centre of a holistic approach, including those in underserved areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives that place residents at the centre of a holistic approach to improving wellbeing.
• Collaborate with internal council services, voluntary groups, community organisations, health professionals and businesses to support residents' health needs.
• Support residents in underserved areas to make lasting lifestyle changes that improve health.

Job description

Are you passionate about helping people make lasting lifestyle changes that support better health and wellbeing? We are looking for a dedicated and highly motivated Health Improvement Officer to join our busy and committed Healthy Places Service Area.

As Health Improvement Officer, you will work collaboratively with a wide range of partners—including internal council services, voluntary groups, community organisations, health professionals, and businesses—to support residents with their health needs. You'll lead initiatives that place our residents at the centre of a holistic approach to improving wellbeing, particularly for those in underserved areas.

The post holder will be a highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills and an up-to-date knowledge of relevant health and wellbeing interventions.

We’re an ambitious, forward-thinking Council with strong values and a culture of doing our absolute best to serve our customers. We are proud of our organisational culture and receive positive feedback from our employees. We have a programme of internal activity to ensure that the voices of our employees are always heard and that they are kept informed on all Council activity and events. From roadshows to an annual award ceremony, from reviewing working arrangements to regular craft sessions, it is incredibly important our employees are shown how valued they are and that they remain the beating heart of our workplace.

We offer:

• Enrolment in the career average local government pension scheme.
• A generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service.
• Family-friendly benefits.
• Lifestyle benefits platform.
• Funded health cash plan.
• Free car parking to 31 March 2028
• £10 a month gym membership at one of our four gyms in the district.

You will be working with a professional, committed and experienced team who are passionate about supporting us to deliver the objectives as outlined in our Community Plan.

As an employer we will promote an inclusive working environment to maintain and develop a forward thinking and diverse workforce.

Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declare disabilities (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed interviews provided they have demonstrated that they meet the essential criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specifications on their application forms.

We will not accept CVs from unsolicited recruitment agencies.