MECC Training Lead and Co-ordinator

Wmjobs; Hempstalls; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Professional development

Pension scheme

Job summary

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is seeking an ambitious MECC Training Lead and Co-ordinator to develop and drive the citywide MECC programme. You will lead design, delivery and evaluation of training across partners, shaping prevention and workforce development.

The role blends strategic influence with hands-on delivery, requires strong stakeholder engagement, data analysis and ability to translate findings into improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing, delivering and evaluating training programmes.
• Strong understanding of behaviour change, public health and prevention.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to analyse data and translate findings into practical improvements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, deliver and evaluate the Stoke-on-Trent MECC programme and related training.
• Design engaging face-to-face, virtual and blended learning approaches.
• Support organisations to embed MECC principles and prevention into routine practice.
• Use population health intelligence and performance data to identify improvements.
• Develop training resources, procedures and QA systems.
• Build relationships with local government, NHS, VCSE and partners.

Skills

Training programme development

Facilitation & stakeholder engagement

Data analysis & reporting

Initiative & prioritisation

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Directorate: Public Health, Protection and Wellbeing

Section: Public Health

Location: Civic Centre

Grade: Level 8

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract type: Fixed term for 24 months

This advert is open to both internal and external applicants.

About us:

We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that's where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council's diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.

Further information on the Council and our directorates

The Role:

Are you passionate about improving population health, reducing inequalities and embedding prevention into everyday practice?

We are seeking an ambitious and innovative Training Lead and Co-ordinator to lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of our citywide MECC programme. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of prevention, behaviour change and workforce development, supporting local authority, NHS and voluntary sector partners to build healthier communities and improve outcomes for residents. The role combines strategic influence with hands-on delivery, enabling you to shape training programmes, influence practice, develop partnerships and drive system-wide change.

As the MECC Training Lead and Co-ordinator, you will:

• Lead the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of the Stoke-on-Trent MECC programme and related programmes
• Design and deliver engaging face to face, virtual and blended learning approaches
• Support organisations to embed MECC principles, behaviour-change approaches and prevention into routine practice
• Use population health intelligence, evaluation findings and performance data to identify opportunities for improvement and inform programme development
• Develop training resources, policies, procedures and quality-assurance systems
• Build productive relationships with stakeholders across local government, the NHS, VCSE sector and wider partners

Proposed interview date w/c 16th November

For more information on the role, please contact the Recruiting Manager Angela Aitken-Laird, [e-mail]

About You:

• Hold a relevant degree or equivalent qualification and experience
• Have experience of developing, delivering and evaluating training programmes
• Understands behaviour change, public health, prevention and health inequalities
• Have excellent communication facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Able to analyse data and translate findings into meaningful recommendations and improvements
• Be confident working independently, using imitative and managing competing priorities

What we offer:

• A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme
• Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes

Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can be found here

Pre-Employment Checks:

Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre-employment checks. These may include:

• Right to Work in the UK
• Proof of address
• Satisfactory references
• Occupational Health Clearance
• Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations
• DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable for the role)

The Council will not accept any speculative CVs from employment agencies.

No agency terms and conditions accompanying any such CVs will be accepted by the Council.

Any unsolicited information sent by an employment agency will be treated as the property of the Council.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don't meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.