Public Health Project Officer

Medway Council; Chatham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Chatham is seeking a Project Officer co-ordinator to support an evidence-based weight management programme aimed at improving health and wellbeing. This role includes delivering the programme, providing administrative support, and requires a minimum of one year experience in a weight management setting. The position offers a chance to progress through salary levels and is currently a zero-hour contract.

Benefits

Opportunity for salary progression

Supportive Performance Appraisal

Career development discussions

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in a weight management setting, ideally including groups.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an evidence-based weight management programme to improve health.
• Provide administrative support for the courses run by the post holder.

Skills

Weight management

Administrative support

Data collection

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Project Officer co‑ordinator to join the HealthyWay Plus team. As the service develops a permanent contract may be offered; this role is currently a zero‑hour contract.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an evidence‑based weight management programme to improve health and wellbeing in Medway by supporting the achievement of local and national Public Health strategies.
• Provide administrative support for the courses run by the post holder, including collecting accurate data and sending emails to clients, healthcare professionals and wider Public Health teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in a weight management setting, ideally including groups.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Benefits & Development

Salary will be at level A with further opportunity to progress from level A to B and B to C. The role is supported by induction, probation, a supportive Performance Appraisal, and a Career Conversation.

Please email Katherine Williams for an informal discussion.