Section: Public Protection
Location: Civic Centre
Hours: 37 hours per week
This advert is open to both Internal and External applicants.
About us:
We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that’s where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.
The Public Health Programme Manager will be a senior member of the Public Health Team, providing strong leadership and advocacy for health and wellbeing across Stoke on Trent.
You will support the development and implementation of services, programmes and projects on reducing inequalities and improving the quality of life across the city.
Children, Families and Community Division:
Team 1 leads on Infant, Children and Young People statutory services - 0-19 Health Visiting and School Nursing, National Child measurement Programme, Oral Health, CYP Mental Health, Resilience and Wellbeing, Women’s Health Domestic Abuse, Research.
Team 2 leads on Health Inequalities - building wider understanding of Health Inequalities and Wider/ Commercial determinants of health. Implementation of key approaches to address, Equity and Inequalities such as HEAT, HiAP and supporting/leading Community Development.
Key Responsibilities:
* Strategic planning and development
* Creating and implementing evidence based public health strategies to address local needs and reduce inequalities
* Programme Management delivery – design, planning, execution and reporting
* Managing financial resources connected to Statutory Public Health 0-19 Health Visiting and School Nursing Service
* Monitoring and evaluation – monitoring performance and indicators to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of programmes
* Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership – build relationships with partners across sectors (Council, NHS, ICB, Voluntary sector)
* Data Analysis and Evidence Generation – utilising data (qualitative and quantitative) and research to identify needs and inform quality decision making
* Policy and Quality Assurance – ensuring that Health Visiting and School Nursing 0-19 service / Public Health interventions align with current legislation and quality standards
About You:
* Minimum 5 years experience in Public Health Programme Management, strategic leadership and communication
* Strong skills in strategic planning, budget management, and data analysis, particularly interpreting data to measure programme outcomes
* Experience and skilled in commissioning Infant, Children and Young People services to improve outcomes and managing stakeholder partnerships across organisational boundaries to drive partnership based initiatives
* Proficient in developing, implementing and evaluating large-scale public health programmes
* Experience leading and motivating teams some of whom may be outside direct management authority
* Skilled in Public Health approach to quality improvement, risk management, monitoring and evaluation of programmes
What we offer:
* A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent
* Hybrid and flexible working options
* An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme
* Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes
Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can be found here
Pre-Employment Checks:
* Right to Work in the UK
* Proof of address
* Satisfactory references
* Occupational Health Clearance
* Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations
* DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable for the role)
The Council will not accept any speculative CVs from employment agencies.
No agency terms and conditions accompanying any such CVs will be accepted by the Council.
Any unsolicited information sent by an employment agency will be treated as the property of the Council.
Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.
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