Programme Senior Officer (Communities)

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Birmingham is seeking a dynamic Programme Senior Officer to manage community public health contracts and develop Community Health Profiles. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in public health, possess strong relationship-building skills, and be experienced in local authority or NHS work. This fixed-term contract offers a competitive salary and a chance to make a significant impact on public health initiatives in the community.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in public health or a related field.
• Experience in local authority, NHS, or third sector work.
• Committed to professional development, including UKPHR registration.
• Skilled in relationship-building and strategic planning.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in financial oversight and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Manage various community public health contracts.
• Develop next generation of Community Health Profiles.
• Line management of a Public Health Officer.
• Translate public health policy into practice.
• Represent the council in strategic partnerships.

Skills

Relationship-building

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Financial oversight

Project delivery

Education

Degree in public health or related field

Job description

Programme Senior Officer (Communities)

Fixed Term Contract (18 months)

Grade D - £45,091 - £53,460

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

Working 36.5 hours per week

Are you passionate about using working with communities to reduce health inequalities? Birmingham City Council is seeking a dynamic and strategic Public Health Senior Officer to join our Communities Team on a temporary basis.

The role will provide maternity cover and see management of various Community engagement contracts whilst leading strategic alignment across the Public Health Division and wider council. This unique role will seek to help continue the legacy of our Community Health Profile programme, ensuring access to up-to-date community health data.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage various community public health contracts
• Development of the next generation of Community Health Profiles
• Line management of a Public Health Officer
• Translate public health policy into practice through interventions.
• Represent the council in strategic partnerships and public health forums.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Educated to degree level in public health or a related field.
• Experienced in local authority, NHS, or third sector work.
• Committed to professional development, including UKPHR practitioner registration.
• Skilled in relationship-building, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Proficient in financial oversight, contract management, and project delivery.

Team & Culture

You’ll join a close-knit, diverse team that values collaboration, innovation, and personal growth. The team operates across multiple workstreams including cultural intelligence, creative health, and ethnic disparity. You’ll have opportunities to attend conferences, contribute to strategic decision-making, and shape the future of public health in Birmingham

For any informal enquiries please contact: [e-mail]

Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached.

For any informal enquiries please contact: Ricky Bhandal ([e-mail])

We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.

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.

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