Public Health Support Officer

Reading Borough Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in England seeks a part-time Public Health Support Officer to enhance public health outcomes and manage project administration. The ideal candidate will have experience in local government and possess strong organisational and communication skills. This role offers flexible working arrangements and a competitive benefits package, including generous holiday entitlement and access to a Local Government Pension Scheme.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

On-site day nursery

Season Ticket Loan

Lease car salary sacrifice scheme

Qualifications

• Experienced and adaptable administrator managing multiple priorities.
• Confident in handling data, spreadsheets, and reports.

Responsibilities

• Support the effective running of the Public Health service by providing high-quality business administration.
• Organize partnership meetings and manage financial claims.
• Act as the first point of contact for enquiries.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Education

Administrative experience in local government or health/public health setting

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Digital collaboration tools

Job description

22.2 Hours per week - Part Time - 3 Days per week (Flexible around days worked) – Permanent

We’re looking for a motivated and organised Public Health Support Officer to join our dedicated Public Health team within Adult Social Care. This is a great opportunity to be part of a service that works to improve public health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and support the delivery of our public health priorities across the borough.

We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.

We support hybrid working, it’s important to us that working arrangements are designed to enable our employees to excel and within this role you’ll have the opportunity to work in a way that suits your lifestyle.

About The Role

You’ll play a key role in supporting the effective running of the Public Health service by providing high-quality business administration and project management support. Working collaboratively with team members, colleagues across the Council and with our local system partners, you’ll help ensure that public health programmes, governance, performance, and financial processes run smoothly and efficiently.

This varied role involves everything from organising partnership meetings and managing financial claims, to supporting events, maintaining web content, and ensuring compliance with key governance and reporting requirements.

You’ll also act as a first point of contact for enquiries, helping to maintain positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and service providers.

About You

You’ll be an experienced and adaptable administrator who’s confident managing multiple priorities in a busy environment. You’ll have excellent organisational, communication, and IT skills, and be comfortable working with data, spreadsheets, and reports.

You’ll also bring

• Administrative experience, ideally within local government or a health/public health setting
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently
• Confidence in using Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and digital collaboration tools
• A friendly and professional approach, with the ability to build strong working relationships
• An interest in contributing to improving public health and wellbeing

You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.

Our Vision and Values

Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that the health of everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:

• Work Together as one team – work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do
• Drive Efficiency – show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential
• Be Ambitious – be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way
• Make a Difference to Reading – maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed

Our Offer

A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday entitlement – 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays – rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
• A wide range of flexible working opportunities
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Life Assurance – three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
• On-site day nursery (Kennet Day Nursery – at the Civic Offices) rated outstanding by Ofsted
• Season Ticket Loan – a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey to and from work
• Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax

To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact Martin White, Consultant in Public Health, [e-mail]

Closing Date: Wednesday 12th November 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Interviews to take place: Via Microsoft Teams