Public Health Programme Officer — Food System & Equity

Birmingham City Council; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

West Midlands Pension Fund

Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 30 days

My Rewards Scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Birmingham City Council is looking for a motivated Public Health Programme Officer to join its Food System Team within the Public Health Division. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to work that improves health, reduces inequalities and supports a healthier, more sustainable food system through collaboration with partners.

The role offers opportunities to contribute to Horizon Europe-funded initiatives and a varied programme of work, with a permanent contract and a 36.5 hour week.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management, data protection/information governance or supporting change management processes.
• Experience of working with a range of partners and stakeholders to support public health outcomes.
• Experience of producing effective briefings, reports and bid submissions.
• Ability to identify and analyse data and intelligence to inform performance, commissioning, strategy and policy development.
• Understanding of public health priorities and project management principles.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage with diverse audiences.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination and delivery of public health programmes and projects aligned with the Birmingham Food System Strategy.
• Maintain project plans, action logs, risk registers and programme documentation to support effective delivery.
• Work collaboratively with partners and stakeholders to strengthen partnership working.
• Undertake research, evidence reviews and data analysis to inform programme development and policy.
• Support community engagement, consultation and co-production activities to understand local needs.
• Contribute to monitoring, evaluation and reporting, gathering evidence of progress and impact.
• Prepare high-quality reports, briefings, presentations and consultation responses.
• Support equality impact considerations and initiatives designed to reduce health inequalities.
• Contribute to grant-funded programmes, commissioning activity and contract monitoring where required.
• Monitor emerging public health policy, research and practice and identify opportunities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Birmingham City Council is looking for a motivated Public Health Programme Officer to join its Food System Team within the Public Health Division. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to work that improves health, reduces inequalities and supports a healthier, more sustainable food system through collaboration with partners.

The role offers opportunities to contribute to Horizon Europe-funded initiatives and a varied programme of work, with a permanent contract and a 36.5 hour week.