About this role
Job summary
Are you passionate about improving population health and reducing health inequalities? Do you thrive in a dynamic, partnership-focused environment? If so, we invite you to apply for the role of Public Health Senior Project Officer within Bromleys Public Health Department.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-profile, system-wide priorities that will make a meaningful difference to the health and wellbeing of Bromley residents. You will join a supportive, forward-thinking team working across the Council and the One Bromley partnership to deliver impactful public health programmes.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the Public Health team, you will support the development, coordination and delivery of priority public health programmes, with a particular focus on:
Implementation of the Bromley Health and Wellbeing StrategyDelivery of the Bromley Suicide Prevention PlanDevelopment and coordination of work to provide project support for addictions
This is a varied role combining strategic support and programme delivery, including:
Supporting programme management and delivery of priority public health initiativesLeading or contributing to communications and stakeholder engagement activitySupporting commissioning processes, contract monitoring, and service developmentFacilitating multi-agency partnership working groups and governance arrangementsUsing data, intelligence, and lived experience to inform service improvementContributing to work to reduce health inequalities and improve outcomes for vulnerable populations
About us
We are committed to equality, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Our REAL Values and Behaviours framework underpins how we work with each other and with our communities.
We are forces family friendly and are part of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme (Bronze Award). We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.
We are committed to achieving equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and as a disability confident committed employer we encourage applications from people with disabilities. As part of this commitment, we will consider reasonable adjustment to support disability employment.
We offer a generous package including competitive pay, career average pension scheme, flexible working practices and the Bromley employee benefits scheme; Cycle2Work, Salary Sacrifice Lease Car, Technology Scheme, GymFlex and a wide range of local and national discounts.
Job description Job responsibilities
Work alongside Public Health and One Bromley colleagues to build and strengthen partnerships, including through collaboration with voluntary and community sector partners, local NHS providers, Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and Community Champions.Work alongside Public Health programme leads and the senior team to lead on projects linked to commissioned programmes and Public Health priorities.Support, co-ordinate and where required lead commissioning, mobilisation and contract monitoring arrangements for Public Health contracts.Manage local steering/working groups, working with the Chair to set agendas, prepare reports and co-ordinate the delivery of actions plans.Responsible for the identification of good practice in the management of lived experience; engaging with residents/service users, and making recommendations to the Public Health Action Board in developing new practices.Provide expertise in identifying gaps in the current provision of programmes relating to Health Inequalities and plan appropriate innovative improvements if needed.Instrumental in developing strong working relationships across the whole Health and Wellbeing System to support vulnerable residents and deliver tailored programmes to reduce health inequalities and strengthen pathways of care.Facilitate multi agency meetings and co-ordinate delivery of action plans for specific projects.Collate and analyse information from a range of partners and write up the findings in standardised quarterly and annual reports.Share complex data in an accessible way with partners using established protocols and information sharing agreements.Prepare presentations and present reports and data to a wide range of key stakeholders across the borough, One Bromley organisations and South East London Integrated Care System.Remain informed of new legislation, central government policies, local authority, health and other partners policies and practices relevant to Public Health.Maintain a thorough knowledge of the key priorities set out by the strategic boards and partnerships that this role will service.Undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of the post, as required to ensure the efficient and effective running of Public Health.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience working in public health or an area that has a public health remit, such as another local authority department. Proven track record in project delivery within Public Health programmes. Experience of working with a wide range of partner organisations across all sectors. Awareness and sensitivity of the political environment within which work will be carried out. Experience of developing and commissioning public health programmes.
Qualifications Essential
Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience. Evidence of continued professional development.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Employer details Employer name London Borough of Bromley
Address London Borough Of Bromley
Churchill Court
2 Westmoreland Road
BROMLEY
BR1 1AS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bromley.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)