Public Health & Built Environment Impact Officer

birmingham.gov.uk; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham City Council is seeking a Senior Officer (Built & Natural Environment) to join the Public Health team in Birmingham. The role focuses on developing and delivering programmes that improve population health through planning, licensing, housing and climate initiatives, in collaboration with the NHS and external partners.

The post requires influencing stakeholders, leading change projects, and applying public health evidence to inform policy, with a commitment to equality and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification or assessed equivalent.
• Experience influencing stakeholders to improve public health outcomes.
• Experience leading or supporting major change projects in complex environments.
• Knowledge of Public Health policies and the policy environment.
• Experience managing resources in politically sensitive environments.
• Strong analytical, communication, presentation and project management skills.
• Ability to assess evidence, interpret data and communicate complex information clearly.
• Proactive, flexible and collaborative approach with commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Develop and progress programmes to improve population health and reduce inequalities.
• Provide evidence-based public health advice on planning applications, licensing and proposed developments.
• Conduct Health Impact Assessments to support healthier places and communities.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support innovative projects, evaluate interventions and promote best practice.
• Apply public health evidence to inform policy, commissioning and investment decisions.
• Contribute to work that supports environmental wellbeing and tackles climate change.

Skills

Influencing stakeholders

Public health policies

Policy environment

Project management

Communication

Data interpretation

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Birmingham City Council is seeking a Senior Officer (Built & Natural Environment) to join the Public Health team in Birmingham. The role focuses on developing and delivering programmes that improve population health through planning, licensing, housing and climate initiatives, in collaboration with the NHS and external partners.

The post requires influencing stakeholders, leading change projects, and applying public health evidence to inform policy, with a commitment to equality and inclusion.