Senior Public Health Practitioner

Fixed Term Contract /Secondment Opportunity until August 2027

Part Time 21.6 Hours per week

Hackney is one of the most dynamic and progressive local authorities in the UK. We are a resilient, vibrant, and creative borough in the heart of London, with strong, diverse communities and a powerful set of shared values.

Over the past twenty years, the Council has built up first-class services, outstanding public infrastructure, and a reputation for excellence, innovation, and ambition. We are leading the way on essential work such as our fight for equity in Hackney with a particular focus on becoming an actively anti-racist borough. But the work doesn’t stop there, we are proactive in our approach to bringing fairness to all aspects of life including gender, neurodiversity and across the poverty divide.

Our Public Health Service is passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of our diverse communities in both Hackney and the City of London. We work collaboratively and creatively to address health inequalities and create a healthier future for all.

The City of London Corporation shares this commitment to community and sustainability. As the governing body of the Square Mile, they play a crucial role in supporting a thriving London and contributing to a flourishing society.

If you would like to find out more information about public health in the City and Hackney, please visit the Hackney and City of London Health and Wellbeing Profiles website at https://hackneyjsna.org.uk/ and the services recruitment page at https://recruitment.hackney.gov.uk/the-public-health-team/.

We are seeking to recruit a Senior Public Health Practitioner to help reduce health inequalities, promote better health and wellbeing, and lead on delivery of oral health and nutrition programmes and projects.

As a Senior Public Health Practitioner, you will work closely with internal teams in early years and education and with external partners across the early years settings, schools, voluntary sector and local residents to lead the efficient delivery of the health promotion programmes.

You will manage logistics, from supply chains, monitoring and evaluation required in the effective delivery of the health promotion programmes.

You will be comfortable engaging with diverse populations and can adapt your communication style to meet the needs of different cultural groups.

As a Senior Public Health Practitioner, you will use a data driven approach to ensure that the health promotion programmes reach populations that most need them. You will be able to work flexibly, adapt to the evolving demands of the role, and be comfortable managing tasks both independently and within various teams.

In order to be considered for this vital position you will need relevant qualifications and on-the-job experience. This means that as well as having a degree in a relevant discipline or an equivalent level of public health experience you will possess an understanding of basic community engagement, behaviour change and public health principles.

You must also have the tact, compassion and expertise to work in a diverse community where health inequalities persist. You will possess an understanding of systems and practices within Local Authorities, early years education and the voluntary and community sectors.

You will have experience with project management, delivery and measuring impact. You will have gained solid experience of tackling health inequality and a proven track record in taking the initiative and leading on work – both autonomously and within teams. You will possess excellent communication skills both verbal and written and tailoring key public health messages to meet the needs of diverse populations.

You will have demonstrated a commitment to ongoing professional development. Commissioning experience is desirable. It is expected you will be working at Public Health Skills and Careers Framework Levels 4 to 5.

Please note that a DBS check will be required for this post.

As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation

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.

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.

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As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.

We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

This application process replaces a supporting statement.

Closing date for applications: 05 July 2026 (22:59)

Interview and assessment date: W/C 20 July 2026

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

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