Public Health Engagement Officer

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic officer to work as part of the Choose You service (Quit smoking, lose weight and feel healthier - Choose You), on behalf of the Shared Public Health Service across Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes.

Joining a team of Engagement Officers who are responsible for building strong relationships with key partners and communities to ensure that the Choose You service is embedded in our local areas. You will act as the key contact for stakeholders and will develop an in-depth understanding of the accessibility of Choose You across our communities, including barriers and blockers to accessing support.

Working under the Public Health Training and Engagement Practitioner you will deliver outreach and engagement activity that will play a key role in connecting stakeholders including residents, council teams and primary care - with Choose You; share and update information, promote health and wellbeing, reduce inequalities, and encourage access to the service.

This opportunity is ideal for an individual who is passionate about public health, collaboration with key stakeholders, supporting healthy lifestyles and reducing health inequalities.

This role is Hybrid, with requirements to attend the office weekly with colleagues across the Shared Public Health Team. There will also be requirements for evening and weekend working as needed in line with engagement activity.

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities will include:

• Developing strong relationships with key partners across the local authority areas
• Establish effective relationships with communities across the local authority areas, focusing on key areas facing greater health inequalities.
• Effectively manage daily workload and demonstrate efficient time management.
• Proactively identifying opportunities for development through key relationships to improve the quality of the service.
• Communicate effectively with the Training and Engagement Practitioner and SM team.
• Provide accurate event reporting to inform and support all aspects of engagement development.
• Collaborate effectively with the wider Choose You team, to provide consistent practice.
• Develop and agree objectives with Training and engagement Practitioner for ongoing development.
• Ensure that Choose You and public health information is disseminated, adapted and updated systematically in collaboration with key stakeholders, including resident communities.

• Represent the wider public health team at relevant engagement events.

About us

Central Bedfordshire is an ambitious authority, determined to be an exemplary one. We have over 3000 staff members working hard toprovide a host of great services to our residents.

We also invest in our communities longer term with a significant capital programme to deliver some key infrastructure projects including roads, schools, leisure centres, care homes, independent living schemes, integrated health and care hubs, housing and much more.

We have a reputation for getting things done. If you are looking for a change in career, or an opportunity to progress your career with us, we have a variety of roles currently available that might be perfect for you!