Officer Generic, Public Health (Food)

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

Benefits offered by this job

West Midlands Pension Fund

Enhanced Holiday Entitlement

My Rewards Scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Birmingham City Council is seeking a motivated Public Health Programme Officer to join its Food System Team within the Public Health Division. This 2-year fixed-term role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to improving health and reducing inequalities by developing a healthier, fairer and more sustainable food system for Birmingham’s residents.

You will work with colleagues and partners across the Council, NHS, universities and community organisations to deliver the Birmingham Food

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver public health programmes aligned with the Birmingham Food System Strategy.
• Maintain project plans, action logs, risk registers and programme documentation.
• Collaborate with partners to strengthen partnership working and support the Birmingham Food System Partnership.
• Undertake research, evidence reviews and data analysis to inform programme development.
• Support community engagement, consultation and co-production activities.
• Contribute to monitoring, evaluation and reporting with evidence of progress.
• Prepare high-quality reports, briefings and presentations for diverse audiences.
• Support equality impact considerations to reduce health inequalities.
• Contribute to grant-funded programmes and contracting monitoring.
• Monitor emerging public health policy and opportunities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

IT skills

Equality, diversity & inclusion

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Public Health Programme Officer

2 Year Fixed - Term

Grade C - £36,581 - £45,529

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

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

As a Public Health Programme Officer, you will:

• 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.

You will work flexibly with colleagues across the Food System Team, supporting shared priorities and contributing to a collaborative and inclusive working environment.

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 in return…

• 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

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.

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.