Public Health Practitioner

Southampton City Council; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated public health team at Southampton City Council as a Public Health Practitioner. This role focuses on improving health outcomes related to tobacco, alcohol, and drugs through assessment, planning, and collaboration. We offer flexible working arrangements, a supportive environment, and a generous benefits package, including a local government pension and annual leave.

Benefits

Generous local government pension scheme

Flexible working hours and arrangements

Up to 13 days of Flexi Leave

25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays

Online benefits including discounts

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience working with stakeholders to improve health outcomes.
• Passionate about reducing health inequalities.
• Previous local authority experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess population needs and develop health plans and services.
• Work across the council to support Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs strategy.
• Contribute to health improvement, health protection, and healthcare public health.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Analytical

Education

Degree in Public Health or relevant subject

Job description

Join our friendly public health team to make a real difference.

We are seeking a new Public Health Practitioner to support our Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs strategy, working across the council and the city. You will assess population needs, use evidence, and develop plans, pathways, and services with others. Your work will encompass all aspects of public health related to tobacco, alcohol, and drugs: health improvement, health protection, and health care public health. Our work is detailed, broad, fast-paced, long-term, complex, and adaptable.

To succeed in this role, you should have a degree in Public Health or a relevant subject, or an equivalent professional qualification. Experience working with stakeholders to improve outcomes, influence commissioning, and inspire change is essential. You should possess excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills and be passionate about reducing health inequalities. We value self-starters, collaborative, and innovative individuals. Previous local authority experience is desirable, but candidates with transferable skills are encouraged to apply.

Applicants will be shortlisted based on the job description.

Our standard week is Monday to Friday with flexible working hours and arrangements. Currently, our team operates with hybrid working, combining remote work with office presence at the Civic Centre or other locations. Alternative arrangements, including part-time hours of at least 30 hours per week, may be possible.

What We Can Offer You

• A generous local government pension scheme.
• Flexible working (role dependent). Up to 13 days of Flexi Leave.
• Hybrid working arrangements (role dependent).
• 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays.
• Online benefits including salary sacrifice schemes, discounts, and benefits.
• Great local transport links.
• Employee assistance programme supporting health, wellbeing, and other needs.

For more information on our benefits package, please visit our website.

Early application is encouraged as we may close the advert before the deadline if sufficient suitable candidates are found.

Contact Details for Informal Discussion

We recommend contacting us in advance to discuss the role further. Please reach out to us at the contact details below.

Interview Information

Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 11th August 2025.

Contact

Recruitment contact: Tel: [phone]

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