The Role
Do you see yourself supporting vital public health initiatives that make a real difference?
Can you use your coordination and organisational skills to drive successful health programmes?
Does the idea of joining a dynamic, supportive team committed to improving community health excite you?
If yes, we have the perfect role for you!
Our Public Health Service is looking for a passionate and dedicated Public Health Programme Support Officer to join our team and help make a difference today.
About the Role:
As a Public Health Programme Support Officer, you’ll play a key role in supporting the development and delivery of public health programmes that improve the lives of our residents.
You’ll provide vital coordination and administrative support across the division, helping to manage programme operations, finances, procurement, governance, communications, and data monitoring. You’ll also lead on specific projects and topic areas, contributing to a range of public health activities that evolve over time to match local needs.
You’ll work closely with colleagues across the council and with external partners, ensuring programmes run smoothly and deliver meaningful outcomes for our community.
About You:
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Highly organised, with strong administrative and coordination skills
- Proactive and adaptable, able to manage changing priorities and take the lead on projects
- Confident working with data, budgets, procurement, and reporting processes
- Skilled in building partnerships and collaborating across teams
- Committed to continuous professional development
You’ll need to:
- Be educated to degree level or demonstrate equivalent relevant experience
- Show evidence of ongoing professional development
About the Team:
You’ll join a multi-disciplinary, enthusiastic, and high-performing public health team with a strong culture of professional growth and support. We’re passionate about improving health outcomes in our community, and you’ll play a valued role in helping us deliver on this mission.
With opportunities to broaden your public health experience, lead on projects, and develop new skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a meaningful sector.
For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.
Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.
Contact Information:
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Clodagh Cox at Clodagh.Cox@southwark.gov.uk.
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 date: 11:59pm on 25th May 2025
Interview & Assessment date/s: w/c 9th June 2025
The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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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