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Public Health Strategist

Employer
Barnet London Borough Council
Location
Colindale, London (Greater)
Salary
£47,841 - £52,886 Per Annum
Closing date
26 Nov 2020

Public Health Strategist

About Barnet Council

Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centres, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough, and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better.

As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values – We Care, We Can Be Trusted, We Work Together, We Value Diversity, We Embrace Change and Innovation – which drive everything we do.

About you

You should have a masters in public health, and experience of evidence review and synthesis, needs assessment, data analysis and interpretation, risk management, and project management. Please see the attached document for full details.

Key role and responsibilities

The post holder will take a strategic lead on the children and young people’s portfolio. The key areas of focus are the Healthy Child Programme, Resilient Schools Programme including Digital Resilience, Child Healthy Weight Pathway, Safeguarding, Sexual Health Prevention and Health Protectionincluding supporting the council's response to COVID-19.

The post holder will be responsible for working across the council and with a range of partners to improve the health and wellbeing of the children and young people in Barnet. The role will work closely with colleagues in the children’s, CCG, and Family Services to ensure that prevention and early identification is supported in all our programmes and strategic design. Please see the attached document for full details. 

What we offer

  • 30 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
  • Work-life balance options may include flexitime, job share, home working, part-time
  • Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
  • Excellent training and development opportunities
  • Employee well- being training programs

How to apply

Click on the apply button on our website where you will find the job listed. Please read through job description and person specification and complete the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying please contact Emma Waters, Public Health Consultant, emma.waters@barnet.gov.uk

Barnet is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

If shortlisted you will be required to bring photographic ID to your interview to prove your identity.

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