Public Health Programme Lead - Workplace Wellbeing

Job Introduction

We are seeking a dynamic Public Health Programme Lead following the creation of an exciting new team in our first rate and supportive public health team. 

The successful candidate’s primary focus will be to develop and deliver a programme of strategic work to support external workplaces to improve staff wellbeing.    

The post is fixed term for 4 years, in the first instance.

Anticipated Interview date: 13^th November 2024

About us

It’s an exciting time for public health in Oxfordshire with the council’s vision of becoming a greener, fairer and healthier county aligning with public health priorities including a shift towards focussing on more preventative approaches and aiming to close the health inequalities gap between different communities.  We recently launched Oxfordshire’s Health and Wellbeing Strategy for 2024-30 and recognise that a key population to support are people working throughout Oxfordshire, particularly those working in routine and manual workplaces.   

About you 

To help develop and deliver this important programme, we are looking for a dynamic and innovative public health professional to take up a new and exciting role in our public health team as Public Health Programme Lead (Workplace Wellbeing).  

Your primary role will be to work with key stakeholders to develop and deliver an innovative programme that will support local workplaces to provide a ‘well’ environment for their workforce.   

As a senior public health professional, you will have skills and experience in developing evidence based public health programmes, commissioning public health services, managing staff and budgets and be able to demonstrate the ability to work strategically with individuals from a variety of directorates and organisations. You will have excellent organsational and communication skills plus an ability to work under pressure on a suite of projects concurrently.

You will have:- 

• At least 3 years professional experience working in public health or at a strategic level in an area with a focus on improving workplace wellbeing.
• A clear grounding in public health principles. 

• A sound understanding of Local Government and partnership working. 
• The ability to persuade, influence and make change.
• The ability to interpret and present data. 
• The ability to deliver to targets and tight deadlines.

Rewards and Benefits

It really is true that every single job role here contributes to bettering the lives of the people in our county - we want to do this for our employees too. We are proud of our strong flexible working culture, including the opportunity for flexibility on working hours and the use of technology to support agile working. We offer some of the very best learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.

We have a generous holiday allowance which rises as you remain in employment with us up to 33 days, as well as giving you the option to buy additional holiday. You will also have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 19.9% of your salary; a range of local and national retail discounts; and a host of enhanced family friendly policies including carers leave and paid time off for volunteering.

Would you like to know more?

For a confidential and informal discussion about the post, please email Derys Pragnell, Consultant Public Health, at derys.pragnell@oxfordshire.gov.uk 

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.

Our commitment to:
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.

Our commitment to:
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.

Our commitment to:
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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