Public Health Operations & Programme Support Specialist

Blackburn with Darwen Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackburn with Darwen Council in Lancashire is seeking a permanently employed administrator to provide key administrative, financial and programme support for the Public Health service. The role covers day-to-day service delivery and collaboration with Public Health, Finance, HR and partner organisations.

The post requires excellent organisational and communication skills, ability to handle multiple priorities, and a proactive, detail‑oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative support
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, financial and programme support to ensure efficient operation of the Public Health service
• Support financial administration processes (raising purchase orders, monitoring budgets, responding to finance queries) and ensure compliance with Council procedures
• Provide administrative support across the service (inbox management, preparing reports for operational meetings)
• Support recruitment and workforce activities, coordinate Public Health programmes and projects, track actions and deadlines
• Assist engagement, communication and digital transformation activities across Public Health teams

Job description

Blackburn with Darwen Council in Lancashire is seeking a permanently employed administrator to provide key administrative, financial and programme support for the Public Health service. The role covers day-to-day service delivery and collaboration with Public Health, Finance, HR and partner organisations.

The post requires excellent organisational and communication skills, ability to handle multiple priorities, and a proactive, detail‑oriented approach.