Public Health Project Officer - Children and Families

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Cumbria’s Public Health Team. We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative and self-motivated individual to provide a high level of support to deliver key Public Health programmes of work.

The Public Health Project Officer – Children and Families, will play a central role in addressing health and wellbeing issues for children and families across Cumbria. The post holder will take a lead on specific pieces of work as well as supporting others; working closely with the Children and Families Public Health Lead.

The ideal candidate will have experience of delivery and project management of public health initiatives, undertaking needs assessments and supporting strategic developments to improve the health outcomes for children, young people and their families.

They will also work with colleagues across the council and with external partners to provide strategic and project/programme management for a variety of key programmes.

They will have strong people skills including facilitation and negotiation, communication skills both written, face-to-face and over Teams!

What we can offer you

Cumbria County Council is a modern, vibrant place to work offering a range of staff benefits, including:

*Excellent training and development offers

*Flexible working opportunities

*Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

*Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)

*Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms

*Competitive rates of pay

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Cumbria County Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

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