Senior Officer (Built and Natural Environment)

Birmingham City Council; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham City Council is seeking a Programme Senior Officer (Built & Natural Environment) to influence how the built environment supports health and reduces inequalities.

You will lead programmes across planning, licensing, housing and climate initiatives, translating public health evidence into practical actions while collaborating with the NHS and partners. This permanent role offers a stable career path in public health.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent relevant qualification.
• Substantial experience of influencing stakeholders and building effective partnerships to improve public health outcomes.
• Experience of leading or supporting major change projects in complex environments.
• Demonstratable knowledge and understanding of Public Health policies and relevant policy environment.
• Experience of managing resources and working effectively in politically sensitive environments.
• Strong analytical, communication, presentation and project management skills.
• Ability to assess evidence, interpret data and communicate complex information clearly.
• A proactive, flexible and collaborative approach, with a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Developing and progressing programmes to improve population health and reduce inequalities.
• Providing evidence-based public health advice on planning applications, licensing and proposed developments.
• Conducting Health Impact Assessments to support healthier places and communities.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Supporting innovative projects, evaluating interventions and promoting best practice.
• Applying public health evidence to inform policy, commissioning and investment decisions.
• Contributing to work that supports environmental wellbeing and tackles climate change.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Senior Officer (Built & Natural Environment)
Permanent
Working 36.5 Hours
Grade D - £46,579 – £55,224
Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Revie

Summary

Are you an experienced public health, planning or policy professional ?

Birmingham City Council is looking for a motivated and proactive Programme Senior Officer (Built & Natural Environment) to join our Public Health team and help improve the health and wellbeing of Birmingham’s residents.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence how the built and natural environment supports better health outcomes, reduces health inequalities and contributes to a cleaner, greener city.

About the Role

You will play a key role in developing and delivering programmes that improve population health through planning, licensing, housing and climate change initiatives.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Council, the NHS and external partners, you will help translate public health evidence and policy into practical action.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and progressing programmes to improve population health and reduce inequalities.
• Providing evidence-based public health advice on planning applications, licensing and proposed developments.
• Conducting Health Impact Assessments to support healthier places and communities.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Supporting innovative projects, evaluating interventions and promoting best practice.
• Applying public health evidence to inform policy, commissioning and investment decisions.
• Contributing to work that supports environmental wellbeing and tackles climate change.

About You

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• A degree or equivalent relevant qualification.
• Substantial experience of influencing stakeholders and building effective partnerships to improve public health outcomes.
• Experience of leading or supporting major change projects in complex environments.
• Demonstratable knowledge and understanding or Public Health policies and relevant policy environment.
• Experience of managing resources and working effectively in politically sensitive environments.
• Strong analytical, communication, presentation and project management skills.
• The ability to assess evidence, interpret data and communicate complex information clearly.
• A proactive, flexible and collaborative approach, with a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.

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