Healthy Places Lead – Public Health & Planning

Leicestershire County Council; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Leicestershire is seeking a Healthy Places Officer to enhance public health outcomes through partnership working and effective communication. The role will involve creating health impact assessments and engaging stakeholders to influence policy decisions regarding health determinants. Ideal candidates should have experience related to public health and demonstrate skills in collaborative working. This is a permanent position with a hybrid working model that promotes a flexible work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience in public health, planning or environment and transport sectors.
• Ability to motivate partners for effective change.
• Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects within the wider determinants of health portfolio.
• Create and review health impact assessments.
• Engage with stakeholders to influence local decisions.

Skills

Partnership working

Communication skills

Knowledge of local authority processes

Health impact assessments

Data translation into action

Job description

A local authority in Leicestershire is seeking a Healthy Places Officer to enhance public health outcomes through partnership working and effective communication. The role will involve creating health impact assessments and engaging stakeholders to influence policy decisions regarding health determinants. Ideal candidates should have experience related to public health and demonstrate skills in collaborative working. This is a permanent position with a hybrid working model that promotes a flexible work-life balance.