Senior Programme Officer, Built & Natural Environment Health

Wollborg Michelson Personnel Service Inc; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

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 role will influence how the built and natural environment supports healthier outcomes, reduce health inequalities and contribute to a cleaner, greener city.

You will develop and deliver programmes across planning, licensing, housing and climate change, collaborating with the

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 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.

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

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Public health knowledge

Resource management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Project management

Policy interpretation

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

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 role will influence how the built and natural environment supports healthier outcomes, reduce health inequalities and contribute to a cleaner, greener city.

You will develop and deliver programmes across planning, licensing, housing and climate change, collaborating with the