Public Health Practitioner

2 weeks ago

Preston, United Kingdom Lancashire County Council Full time

Salary £35,235 - £39,513 Per annum, Pro Rata | Fixed Term Contract to 31 March 2026 | Full Time 37 hours per week | Preston

**International Sponsorship**- this role is **not**open to international sponsorship

**Public Health Practitioner - Stop Smoking Service Support and Grants Officer**

Are you enthusiastic and committed to working with us to improve the health and wellbeing of our communities?

There has never been a more exciting time to come and join our dynamic, vibrant and friendly team working on high profile programmes to deliver effective services that address health inequalities in relation to smoking, working towards a smokefree generation.

You should be positive about working in partnership with provider services, stakeholders and local communities.

The role will primarily support oversight and delivery of grant funded activity which aims to increase the number of smokers accessing the Smokefree Lancashire Service and reducing smoking prevalence in Lancashire.

Whilst basic experience of public health and commissioning are advantageous, transferable skills are welcomed. Continuing Professional Development opportunities are encouraged.

The post is offered on a fixed term contract basis for 12 months and will be dependent on the future Local Stop Smoking Services and Support Grant (LSSSASG) allocation for Lancashire.

Benefits include:
Flexible working

Defined benefit pension scheme

Opportunity to contribute into an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) pension scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave

Employee health and wellbeing / assistance programme

Access to a credit union

Bike to work scheme

We look forward to hearing from you

**Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.**

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

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