Population Health Programme Officer- Public Health

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team in East London, covering two diverse areas within central London, as a Population Health Programme Officer in the City and Hackney Population Health Hub (PHH).  

The City & Hackney Population Health Hub is the perfect example of our forward-thinking approach to supporting our partners to take effective action to improve the population’s health and reduce inequalities. This post will play a significant role in supporting the Population Health Programme Manager on specified projects and will plan, deliver and evaluate priorities of the Population Health Hub. 

As our Population Health Programme Officer you will undertake detailed project planning to ensure projects you are responsible for are delivered on time and to budget, and achieve the intended benefits and outcomes. The postholder will provide administrative duties and effective governance arrangements for the PHH programme as a whole, and directly address issues and challenges as and when they arise. 

With an overall focus on driving collaborative and coordinated action, you will work in the PHH team to reduce inequalities and drive a better future for the community by championing prevention initiatives, and enabling projects to address the ‘wider determinants’ of health.  

The post will be hosted within the City and Hackney Public Health team and employed by Hackney Council. Public Health in City and Hackney is a vibrant and dedicated team, known for being innovative and passionate about improving the health of our local population. The team is on a journey to transform both local authorities to take a ‘Health in All Policies’ approach. Hackney is one of the UK’s highest performing local authorities, serving one of London’s best places to live and work. We have achieved a huge amount: our services, our schools, our public spaces are all amongst the very best. We have changed the reputation, not just of the Council, but of Hackney itself. Bringing jobs and investment into the borough, securing the legacy from the 2012 Games, and making this a place which we can all be proud to work in and for.

There is no better place to work in London than Hackney; we have great pride in our borough, our communities, and our services. Hackney is one of London’s most vibrant and diverse boroughs. It’s one of the most sought after areas to live in London with good schools, parks and local amenities, as well as great transport links and vibrant and diverse communities.

If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.

The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs.

When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience.

We will not accept applications where Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been used to assist with completing the competency questions or any part of the application form.

This application process replaces a supporting statement.

Closing date for applications: 13 October 2024 (22.59)

Interview date: 23 & 24 October 2024

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk