Smokefree Engagement Officer

Schools’ Choice; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public health organization is looking for a Smokefree Engagement Officer to spearhead smoking cessation initiatives in Walsall. The role involves engaging businesses to create smokefree workplaces and delivering training on enhanced smokefree policies. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and have public health experience, with a strong commitment to improving community health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months of recent experience in public health, preferably smoking cessation.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to engage local businesses.
• Advise employers on enhanced smokefree policies.
• Deliver training and guidance to staff.
• Promote smoking cessation services.
• Collaborate with partners on wider tobacco control efforts.

Skills

Public health knowledge

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Job description

Job Opportunity: Smokefree Engagement Officer

Location: Hybrid (Walsall-based, with home working and site visits)
Contract: 3-month initial term, with potential extension

Directorate: Adult Social Care and Health / Economy, Environment and Communities
Service Area: Public Health / Regulatory Services

Rate: £18.72 - £20.98ph PAYE

We're seeking a passionate Smokefree Engagement Officer to help drive forward national, regional, and local smoking cessation goals-including delivery of Walsall's Tobacco Control Plan.

This exciting role will focus on creating smokefree workplaces throughout Walsall by:

• Developing strategies to engage local businesses
• Advising employers on enhanced smokefree policies
• Delivering training and guidance to staff
• Promoting smoking cessation services
• Collaborating with partners on broader tobacco control efforts

Workplaces with staff who are less likely to engage in health improvement interventions will be a priority focus.

Requirements

• Degree in a relevant field
• Minimum 12 months of recent experience in public health (preferably smoking cessation)