Healthier Places Lead - Built & Natural Environment

Birmingham City Council; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham City Council is seeking a Programme Senior Officer (Built & Natural Environment) to influence how the built environment supports health and reduces inequalities.

You will lead programmes across planning, licensing, housing and climate initiatives, translating public health evidence into practical actions while collaborating with the NHS and partners. This permanent role offers a stable career path in public health.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent relevant qualification.
• Substantial experience of influencing stakeholders and building effective partnerships to improve public health outcomes.
• Experience of leading or supporting major change projects in complex environments.
• Demonstratable knowledge and understanding of Public Health policies and relevant policy environment.
• Experience of managing resources and working effectively in politically sensitive environments.
• Strong analytical, communication, presentation and project management skills.
• Ability to assess evidence, interpret data and communicate complex information clearly.
• A proactive, flexible and collaborative approach, with a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Developing and progressing programmes to improve population health and reduce inequalities.
• Providing evidence-based public health advice on planning applications, licensing and proposed developments.
• Conducting Health Impact Assessments to support healthier places and communities.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Supporting innovative projects, evaluating interventions and promoting best practice.
• Applying public health evidence to inform policy, commissioning and investment decisions.
• Contributing to work that supports environmental wellbeing and tackles climate change.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Birmingham City Council is seeking a Programme Senior Officer (Built & Natural Environment) to influence how the built environment supports health and reduces inequalities.

You will lead programmes across planning, licensing, housing and climate initiatives, translating public health evidence into practical actions while collaborating with the NHS and partners. This permanent role offers a stable career path in public health.