Smoke Free Officer - Health, Safety and Welfare Team

Isle of Wight Council; Newport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Isle of Wight Council is seeking a passionate individual to lead smoking cessation efforts and support staff on their journey to quit smoking. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful difference in health and wellbeing, promoting smoke-free initiatives. The position comes with a fixed-term contract, extensive responsibilities, and a supportive benefits package.

Benefits

Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays

Local Government pension scheme

Discounted ferry travel

Cycle to work scheme

Gym membership discounts

Relocation scheme may be available

Travel allowance may be available

Qualifications

• Strong communication and people skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Promote and manage smoking cessation support for council staff.
• Engage with employees who smoke and guide them to help.
• Coordinate sessions and track progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Proactivity

Time management

Education

Experience in health or wellbeing role

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

34 hours per week

Fixed-Term contract for 12-Months

Help Us Go Smoke-Free – Join Our Wellbeing Team!

Are you passionate about health and wellbeing? We need a personable, proactive, and empathetic individual to lead our internal smoking cessation efforts and support staff on their journey to quit smoking.

Smoking is an addiction requiring treatment rather than a lifestyle choice. It is still the main cause of death and disease in island residents, placing a substantial burden on NHS and social care services. The Council was recently awarded a national grant from Public Health to accelerate the decline of smoking rates and create a smokefree generationamongst our staff.

What You’ll Do:

• Promote and manage smoking cessation support for council staff
• Engage with employees who smoke and guide them to the right help
• Coordinate sessions, track progress, and report outcomes
• Champion smoke-free messaging across council sites and digital channels
• Recruit and support a network of Smoke-Free Champions
• Represent smoking cessation at wellbeing events

What You’ll Need:

• Strong communication and people skills
• Ability to work independently and manage your time
• Experience supporting others, ideally in a health or wellbeing role
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and handling data
• Full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle and willing to travel between council workplaces on a regular basis

Bonus Points:

• RSPH Smoking Cessation qualification
• Knowledge of lone working and health & safety

Make a real difference - help your colleagues live healthier, smoke-free lives. Apply today!

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Nick Wright [e-mail]

Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:

• Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
• Local Government pension scheme
• Discounted Solent ferry travel
• Island bus network discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff parking permit scheme
• Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
• National and local discounts & benefits schemes
• Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
• Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)

Find out more about working for the Isle of Wight Council and living on the Island.

The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.

We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees. We are an equal opportunities employer, proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community.

We are aDisability Confident employer. Along with a number of commitments, this means, providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.

The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination, and this is supported by;

unacceptable behaviour policy

employee code of conduct

our values, culture and inclusivity

The Isle of Wight Council’s Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team [e-mail] you would like to receive a copy.

The Isle of Wight Council reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than stated, if required. To ensure your application is considered, it is recommended to submit your application promptly.

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