Officer Generic, Public Health (Food)

Birmingham City Council; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

West Midlands Pension Fund

Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 30 days

My Rewards Scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Birmingham City Council is looking for a motivated Public Health Programme Officer to join its Food System Team within the Public Health Division. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to work that improves health, reduces inequalities and supports a healthier, more sustainable food system through collaboration with partners.

The role offers opportunities to contribute to Horizon Europe-funded initiatives and a varied programme of work, with a permanent contract and a 36.5 hour week.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management, data protection/information governance or supporting change management processes.
• Experience of working with a range of partners and stakeholders to support public health outcomes.
• Experience of producing effective briefings, reports and bid submissions.
• Ability to identify and analyse data and intelligence to inform performance, commissioning, strategy and policy development.
• Understanding of public health priorities and project management principles.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage with diverse audiences.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination and delivery of public health programmes and projects aligned with the Birmingham Food System Strategy.
• Maintain project plans, action logs, risk registers and programme documentation to support effective delivery.
• Work collaboratively with partners and stakeholders to strengthen partnership working.
• Undertake research, evidence reviews and data analysis to inform programme development and policy.
• Support community engagement, consultation and co-production activities to understand local needs.
• Contribute to monitoring, evaluation and reporting, gathering evidence of progress and impact.
• Prepare high-quality reports, briefings, presentations and consultation responses.
• Support equality impact considerations and initiatives designed to reduce health inequalities.
• Contribute to grant-funded programmes, commissioning activity and contract monitoring where required.
• Monitor emerging public health policy, research and practice and identify opportunities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Position Details

• Grade C - £36,581 - £45,529
• Permanent
• Working 36.5 hours per week
• Consultation grade – subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

About The Role

Birmingham City Council is looking for a motivated and organised Public Health Programme Officer to join its Food System Team within the Public Health Division. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to work that improves the health and wellbeing of Birmingham’s residents, reduces health inequalities and supports the development of a healthier, fairer and more sustainable food system. Working with colleagues and partners across the Council, the NHS, universities, voluntary and community organisations, food businesses and other stakeholders, you will support the delivery of the Birmingham Food System Strategy and action plan. You will contribute to a varied programme of work, including initiatives relating to food insecurity, healthy and sustainable diets, healthier food environments, behaviour change, community food projects and food system literacy. The role also offers opportunities to contribute to innovative national and international projects, including Horizon Europe-funded initiatives such as Bauhaus Bites and REGENSOILL.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination and delivery of public health programmes and projects aligned with the Birmingham Food System Strategy.
• Maintain project plans, action logs, risk registers and programme documentation to support effective delivery.
• Work collaboratively with partners and stakeholders to strengthen partnership working and support the Birmingham Food System Partnership and its action groups.
• Undertake research, evidence reviews and data analysis to inform programme development, policy implementation and service improvement.
• Support community engagement, consultation and co-production activities to understand local needs and help develop effective interventions.
• Contribute to monitoring, evaluation and reporting, gathering evidence of progress and impact.
• Prepare high-quality reports, briefings, presentations, consultation responses and communications for a range of audiences.
• Support equality impact considerations and initiatives designed to reduce health inequalities.
• Contribute to grant‑funded programmes, commissioning activity and contract monitoring where required.
• Monitor emerging public health policy, research and practice, identifying relevant developments and opportunities.

About You

We are looking for someone with strong organisational, analytical and communication skills who can manage competing priorities and work effectively with a wide range of partners.

Essential Requirements

• A degree or another relevant equivalent‑level qualification.
• Experience in project management, data protection/information governance or supporting change management processes.
• Experience of working with a range of partners and stakeholders to support public health outcomes.
• Experience of producing effective briefings, reports and bid submissions.
• The ability to identify and analyse data and intelligence to inform performance, commissioning, strategy and policy development.
• An understanding of public health priorities, the relevant policy environment and project management principles.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage with diverse audiences.
• Effective IT skills and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• A willingness to undertake ongoing professional development.
• You should also demonstrate empathy, respect for individual differences and a commitment to improving health and wellbeing for Birmingham’s diverse communities.

What We Offer

• Membership of West Midlands Pension Fund – with generous employer contributions
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 30 days, increasing with length of service
• My Rewards Scheme – access to over 800 brands providing discounts and savings
• Health and wellbeing support – independent and confidential employee assistance and counselling

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We welcome people from diverse and underrepresented communities and encourage applications from, those with caring responsibilities, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, neurodivergent, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff and removing barriers to improve inclusion.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.

Eligibility

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.

Information for Applicants with a Disability

We are a proud Disability Confident Employer. We encourage applicants to disclose disabilities, so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments.

Council Priorities

• A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
• An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
• A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
• A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
• A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.

Living Wage

Birmingham City Council is a Foundation Living wage employer - known as the Birmingham Living Wage. The Birmingham Living Wage, is determined by the Living Wage Foundation on an annual basis by the Centre of Research in Society Polity at Loughborough University. The current rate can be found at: www.livingwage.org.uk.

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Company Info

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Location Birmingham City Council

Birmingham

West Midlands

B2 2XU

United Kingdom