The role
About Southwark:
We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.
About the Role:
Are you ready to make a real impact on children's health and well-being? The Public Health Division is thrilled to announce a fantastic opportunity to join our team as a Policy and Programme Officer for School Superzones on a permanent basis. This is your chance to lead and develop Southwark’s innovative Superzone approach, driving forward the Healthy Place agenda across London in collaboration with the GLA.
Superzones are all about transforming urban environments to create healthier, safer spaces for children. As part of our dedicated team, you will be at the forefront of this exciting initiative, using local authority powers to shape a healthier future. You'll gain invaluable experience working independently on a high-profile, politically significant project within a passionate and dynamic public health team.
Your role will involve:
- Leading the strategic planning and execution of ground-breaking public health programmes and projects.
- Expanding the Superzone programme across Southwark, building strong, supportive relationships with schools, and offering expert public health advice.
- Collaborating with the GLA and other London boroughs to promote health equity and reduce disparities.
- Supporting top-tier commissioning, health needs analysis, and the creation of impactful public health strategies and reports.
- Managing programme budgets and overseeing a team of Public Health Programme Assistants.
About You:
We’re seeking a dynamic individual who is passionate about public health and ready to make a difference. To excel in this role, you should have:
- A Master’s in Public Health or a relevant postgraduate qualification, or equivalent experience.
- A solid understanding of health services, social care, health protection, and the wider determinants of health.
- Proven project management skills and experience in public health methodologies to develop and assess health policies, programmes, and strategies.
- Experience conducting health needs assessments through the analysis of public health data.
- Expertise in evaluating public health interventions to measure and enhance their impact.
Additionally, you should be:
- A strong programme manager with exceptional communication skills.
- Capable of building impactful partnerships and acting as a key contact for partners, providing support and advice.
- Confident in using data intelligence, health evidence, evaluation methods, and performance management approaches.
- Skilled in managing multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery and maintaining high standards in communication and report writing.
Join us and be part of something truly transformative. Apply now to make a lasting impact on public health, shaping healthier environments for our children, and driving forward health equity in Southwark and beyond. Let’s create a healthier, brighter future together!
Additional details
Benefits and more information:
In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our Staff Benefits page.
Recruitment timetable
Advert close: 5th August 2024
Shortlisting date: 8th August 2024
Interview date: 14th August 2024
Guaranteed Interview Scheme:
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together programme. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
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