Public Health Assistant Strategist - Healthy Environments

London Borough of Islington

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Job summary

Would you like to help us shape Islington's environment to improve the health and wellbeing of our residents?

Do you have a qualification in public health? Are you passionate about improving health and wellbeing and tackling inequalities?

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a new Assistant Strategist to help us deliver healthier environments in the borough. The role will include work on healthy weight, food, physical activity and the built environment.

In this varied role you will be undertaking a wide range of tasks, including:

  • managing contracts for important public health services
  • reviewing best practice literature
  • delivering evidence-based projects
  • helping to deliver our department's strategic objectives

You will need collaborate closely with colleagues within and beyond the council to deliver improvements to the health and wellbeing of our residents.

About us

In this role, you will be working as part of a well-established and high performing inner London public health team. We support all our staff in their ongoing professional development.

To find out more about Islington's ambitions, please read ourIslington Together 2030 Plan.

To be considered, please follow the apply link and fill out an online application form via the Islington council website: https://jobs.islington.gov.uk/vacancies/739/public-health-assistant-strategist--healthy-environments.html

Do not try to apply via the NHS website as your application will not be reviewed.

Date posted

27 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£41,286 to £44,862 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

F0106-739

Job locations

London Borough Of Islington

222 Upper Street

London

N1 1XR


Job description

Job responsibilities

The postholder will be an essential member of the Healthy Environments, Healthy Ageing and Long Term Conditions team within the Public Health department. This post has a specific focus on the Healthy Environments part of the team, leading and supporting work in a range of areas including healthy weight, food, physical activity and the built environment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The postholder will be an essential member of the Healthy Environments, Healthy Ageing and Long Term Conditions team within the Public Health department. This post has a specific focus on the Healthy Environments part of the team, leading and supporting work in a range of areas including healthy weight, food, physical activity and the built environment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline, or equivalent relevant experience and/or training.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline, or equivalent relevant experience and/or training.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

London Borough of Islington

Address

London Borough Of Islington

222 Upper Street

London

N1 1XR


Employer's website

http://izzijobs.islington.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

London Borough of Islington

Address

London Borough Of Islington

222 Upper Street

London

N1 1XR


Employer's website

http://izzijobs.islington.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Assistant Director Public Health

Fran Bury

fran.bury2@islington.gov.uk

Date posted

27 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£41,286 to £44,862 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

F0106-739

Job locations

London Borough Of Islington

222 Upper Street

London

N1 1XR


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