Health Improvement Officer

Newark and Sherwood District Council; Newark on Trent; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Free car parking

£10 gym membership

Career average local government scheme

Flexi scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Active4Today Ltd in Newark is seeking a Health Improvement Officer to join the Healthy Places Service Area. The role is permanent, full-time (37 hours per week) with a salary in the NS9 range of £34,811–£36,581 per annum.

You will collaborate with council services, voluntary groups, health professionals and businesses to improve residents’ health and wellbeing, especially in underserved areas. The post requires an energetic, highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills and

Qualifications

• Permanent, full-time role 37 hours per week.
• Salary NS9 £34,811 – £36,581 per annum.
• Knowledge of health and wellbeing interventions and working with partners to improve community health.

Responsibilities

• Work with internal council services, voluntary groups, health professionals and businesses to support residents' health needs.
• Lead initiatives to improve wellbeing, focusing on underserved areas.
• Communicate effectively and stay up-to-date on health interventions.

Job description

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Location Castle House, Great North Rd, Newark

Basis Full Time

Job profile for Health Improvement Officer

Health Improvement Officer

Castle House, Great North Rd, Newark 26/11/2026 Health Improvement Officer

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary NS9 £34,811 – £36,581 per annum Contractual hours 37 Basis Full Time Region East Job category/type Health & Wellbeing Date posted 03/11/2026 Job reference REQ000604

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Job description

Health Improvement Officer

Permanent

Full time 37 hours per week

Salary NS9 £34,811 – £36,581 per annum

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.
• Flexi scheme.
• Hybrid working.
• A generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service.
• Family-friendly benefits.
• One days’ paid volunteering leave.
• 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.

For an informal chat or more information, please contact Helen Ellison, Healthy Active Lifestyles Manager on 01636 655990.

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.

Closing Date:26 th November 2026

Interview: 10 th December 2026