Public Health Officer

Barnet Council; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Greater London seeks a Public Health Expert to support the health of Migrant Communities, Refugees, and Asylum Seekers. The role involves developing and implementing health strategies, managing public health programmes, and engaging with stakeholders to address health needs. Ideal candidates should have project management experience, an understanding of migration issues, and a commitment to health equity. The authority offers competitive benefits and promotes a supportive work environment.

Benefits

31 days annual leave plus public holidays

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Lifestyle discounts

Payroll benefits including cycle to work

Training and development opportunities

Employee well-being training programs

Qualifications

• Competent in managing public health programmes.
• Ability to engage with displaced communities effectively.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement public health strategies for Migrant Communities.
• Contribute to workplace health and wellbeing strategies.
• Engage with local businesses on health initiatives.

Skills

Project Management experience

Understanding of migration and asylum issues

Stakeholder communication

Risk identification and advising

Understanding of public health policies

Job description

Job Description

About Barnet Council

Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centres, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative – which drive everything we do.

About The Role

The post holder will work and provide public health expertise to the Neighbourhood, Communities and Mental Health portfolio of work. The key area of focus is the health of Migrant Communities, Refugees and Asylum Seekers. The post holder’s main responsibility will be to develop a plan and to ensure implementation of the recommendations of the Migrant Health Needs Assessment, support partners (e.g., council teams and North Central London Integrated Care Board) to engage in addressing public health needs. In this way, it is expected that the post holder will also contribute to the Barnet Borough of Sanctuary ambition and addressing health inequalities. The post holder will also contribute to the strategic development and delivery of the workplace health and wellbeing strategy within the council. The post holder is expected to be a key contributor in setting strategic direction for the wellbeing support offer for the council workforce, as well as using public health evidence base to engage with local businesses on workplace wellbeing. The post requires a good understanding of the public health theories that underline a productive healthy workforce.

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About You

You will have:

• Project Management experience and be competent to manage public health programmes of work
• Understanding of migration and asylum issues and the needs of displaced people
• Communicate with and establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders to enable delivery of the public health projects/programmes
• The ability to identify risks to health and wellbeing, providing advice on how to prevent, ameliorate or control them
• An understanding of national and local government policies and strategies related to public health and workplace health and wellbeing

What We Offer

• 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
• Work‑life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part‑time
• A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
• Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Employee well‑being training programs including confidential employee assistance

How To Apply

Read the job description and person specification before clicking ‘Apply’ to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact Michael Koumi on [e-mail]

Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures, this may include AI Detection Screening, Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks, Qualification and Registration Checks, Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir), Up to 5 years of Employment History References, DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks, Credit Checks and Social Media, Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening.

To deliver Barnet Council’s commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part‑time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work‑life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply

All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.

Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.