Public Health Partnerships Project Manager

Job Introduction

About Us

This role sits within the dynamic Public Health team which is committed to improving health outcomes for Oxfordshire. The council has strategic priorities of tackling inequalities, prioritising health and wellbeing, climate change and access to nature and green spaces which all align closely with the public health agenda.

About the Role

Are you a highly organised individual who can juggle multiple dynamic workstreams while meeting deadlines? Are you passionate about improving health outcomes for the people of Oxfordshire? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed partnerships project manager to join our innovative public health team. In this role, you will coordinate the Oxfordshire Combating Drugs Partnership and support Public Health-led partnerships to deliver national policy at a local level. You will work with council colleagues and system-wide partners to deliver Public Health Programmes, with a specific focus on the Combating Drugs partnership initially.

You will support the delivery of multi-agency strategic action plans, ensuring they reflect current public health best practices, guidance, and evidence base. You will work cohesively with a wide range of stakeholders, including the public health team, subgroup chairs, and multi-agency partners. Your leadership will promote the values of the organization and facilitate a joined-up, holistic approach across the council.

About you

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience managing complex projects and partnerships with short and medium-term funding, using project management principles
• A flair for influencing partners to deliver against commitments within agreed timescales
• Strong planning and reporting skills
• The ability to interpret data and present information effectively
• Strong communication and co-ordination skills
• The ability to solve problems creatively as they arise

If you can demonstrate these key capabilities and would like to support multi-agency partnerships in Oxfordshire in developing public health services for the population, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

This role sits within the Live Well, Improve and Enable team in Public Health, reporting to the Senior Policy Officer. However, the role holder will have matrix working with chairs of the relevant boards and strategy leaders as appropriate.

Timetable:

Closing date: Monday 24th March

Interview date: 7th and 8th April

The interview will include a presentation. 

If you would like to have an informal conversation about this role, please contact:

Angela McRury, Senior Policy Officer angela.mcrury@oxfordshire.gov.uk 

Rewards and benefits

• Culture of flexible working 
• Technology to support agile working where role permits
• 30 day’s holiday p.a. plus bank holidays 
• Option to ‘buy’ additional holiday
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
• Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.

Our commitment to:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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