Public Health Officer (Workforce Development)

As an Officer within Public Health Workforce Development, you will work across teams, services and partnerships to support programmes that develop skills, strengthen practice and improve outcomes for Birmingham's population. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to:

• Act as an initiative-taking and dependable programme officer, providing both programme and administrative support to workforce development and Public Health initiatives.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems, ways of working and programme delivery.
• Collaborate with colleagues, partners and stakeholders to support learning, skills development and service improvement.
• Balance multiple priorities effectively, working flexibly in response to changing Public Health and workforce needs.
You will report to a Senior Programme Officer and collaborate closely with colleagues across Public Health the wider Council, NHS organisations, the voluntary and community sector, and regional partners. What You will Be Doing You will support the delivery of practical, high-impact Public Health work by:
• Provide effective operational and administrative support to workforce development programmes, including learning initiatives, meetings, workshops and events, ensuring these are well-coordinated, accessible and delivered to agreed timescales.
• Administrative coordination and programme management. Supporting the smooth running of programmes including managing the Workforce Development mailboxes
• Supporting data collection, analysis and reporting to monitor progress, workforce activity and outcomes, contributing to learning and improvement.
• Contributing to workforce development initiatives, learning programmes and service improvement activity
• Using data, intelligence and insight to identify needs, gaps and opportunities for improvement
• Supporting project and programme delivery that strengthens capability, quality and consistency.
• Enabling collaboration across Council services and external partners
• Supporting meetings, workshops and events that bring people together to share learning and drive progress.
  
  If you are motivated by impact, collaboration and continuous improvement, this role puts you right at the centre of change., You will be curious, organised and motivated by improvement.
You will bring:
• A degree or equivalent qualification, or relevant professional experience
• Experience supporting projects, programmes or change initiatives.
• An interest in workforce development, learning or system change
• Confidence working with data, evidence and insight.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of people.
• An understanding of Public Health priorities, prevention and reducing inequalities.
• A commitment to continuous professional development
You do not need to have done everything before - we are also looking for potential, enthusiasm and a desire to grow.

Help Shape Birmingham's Public Health Workforce - and the Future of the City This is an opportunity to build capability, strengthen systems and make a lasting difference to how Public Health is delivered across one of the UK's largest and most diverse cities. Birmingham City Council's Public Health Division is at the heart of improving health, reducing inequalities and enabling people to live healthier lives. We are now looking for a Programme Officer with a strong interest in workforce development, learning and system improvement to help us turn ambition into action., Your work will directly support the people and services improving health and wellbeing across Birmingham. What you do will matter. We value innovation, evidence and learning. We encourage innovative ideas and support people to evaluate what works. We support flexible working and are committed to creating a workplace where people feel valued, supported and able to be themselves. Public Health is a truly cross-cutting function. You will collaborate with colleagues across the Council, the NHS, the voluntary sector and communities. Values That Matter Equity, prevention and evidence are at the heart of everything we do - and we actively promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workforce and services., 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 impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence. There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key 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.
We see the Council's role as providing strategic leadership - that's being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making. We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.


• You will attend the office in Birmingham City Centre a minimum of 1 to 2 days a week.
• Proof of right to work in the UK required for the 23-month contract; visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
• You must follow the City Council's Equal Opportunities Policy
Why Join Us?
• Make a visible difference to the health and wellbeing of Birmingham residents.
• Be part of a supportive, mission-driven team.
• Enjoy hybrid working and a role with purpose, challenge and huge opportunity.
• Generous leave, a great benefits package and strong wellbeing support
• Public Health and Council wide learning and development opportunities
Ready to shape you own future and the future of health in Birmingham?, In return, we offer you excellent 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.