Public Health Support Officer

Overview Consultation grade – subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review Working. 36.5 hours per week. This full‑time position will be within the Deputy Director team focusing on PR and Communications / Social Marketing. It is part of the Health Promotion Team within the Head of Office. The Public Health Division works across the council plan and is responsible for providing strategic leadership to develop the council into a local authority that actively promotes population health. This role will report to the Senior Officer and will focus on the delivery of public health campaigns across various channels. The team works with a wide range of stakeholders to improve health and wellbeing, including internal directorates, Integrated Care System, NHS trusts, the third sector and commissioned services. Responsibilities & Qualifications Experience of working flexibly, proactively, in a matrix way to ensure business objectives are met. Experience engaging with a wide audience through social media channels and other social marketing methods. Experience or keen interest in understanding Public Health priorities and the relevant policy environment. Ability to manage projects and have knowledge of scoping projects, stating aims, objectives and milestones, underpinned by effective IT skills. Experience identifying and analysing a wide range of data sets and other intelligence to inform work and communicating information and concepts to a diversity of audiences. Preparing reports and presentations through collation and analysis of data to inform decision making. Planning and organising events, meetings and workshops from design stage to implementation. Sound communication skills, including the ability to make use of different types of social media. Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and adapt to changing demands. Ability to work flexibly as part of a diverse team, providing cover when needed to ensure continuity of service provision. A motivated and enthusiastic self‑starter who is willing to learn new concepts and take on additional learning and training where required. Recruitment & Equality Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer and is committed to employing, retaining and developing all of its people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application. We are dedicated to supporting internal mobility and the development of our people. As such, applications from internal employees and those under S118 will be given priority and reviewed before external applications are considered. Proof of right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Council Priorities A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games. An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive. A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness. A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people. A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature. Benefits Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city. The Council is a fantastic place to work: you will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive, with a leadership that is adventurous in its pursuit of excellence. We offer generous terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well‑being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments. We also provide development opportunities such as apprenticeships. #J-18808-Ljbffr