Could you be the person who’s ready to make a difference in public health—someone who brings energy, insight, and a passion for improving lives across Northern Lincolnshire? If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys working on meaningful projects that make a difference, this role could be the perfect fit for you. We're looking for someone with strong project planning skills and a sharp eye for detail, who can communicate confidently across a range of audiences. You’ll need to be comfortable managing competing priorities with tact and diplomacy, and committed to your own continuous professional development. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. What’s the role all about? This role supports public health work across Northern Lincolnshire (North and North East Lincolnshire), helping to reduce health inequalities and improve healthy life expectancy. A key focus will be on delivering innovative tobacco control initiatives aligned with the Smokefree agenda. You’ll work closely with Public Health Programme Managers, Principals, and Consultants, contributing to the development and implementation of strategies that make a real difference in people’s lives. What will your day look like? As a Public Health Officer, your day will be varied, you’ll take the lead in coordinating and supporting a wide range of public health projects, with a particular focus on implementing Tobacco Control Strategies across Northern Lincolnshire. You’ll prepare and present reports tailored to different audiences, track progress against key outcomes, and assist with evaluations to ensure programmes are delivering real results. A big part of your role will involve building and maintaining strong partnerships across health, local government, voluntary, and community sectors. You’ll work collaboratively across organisations to drive forward shared public health objectives. Who are we looking for? We’re looking for someone with excellent written and verbal communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and the confidence to work across a range of organisations. You’ll bring a genuine passion for public health and a drive to improve lives, along with the ability to juggle multiple priorities while maintaining high standards. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to start or progress their career in public health. Offered as a two-year fixed-term contract with the potential for extension, the role also includes access to personal development opportunities to help you grow your knowledge and expertise. Why join us? Because this isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to be part of something bigger. You’ll be joining a passionate, forward-thinking public health team that’s committed to making a real difference in the lives of local people. Every day brings the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, shape innovative health strategies, and collaborate with partners across sectors. We value your growth as much as your impact, offering a supportive environment with access to personal development and learning opportunities. If you're looking for a role where your work truly matters, this is the place to be. For more information please contact: Laura Colby (Public Health Manager) via Laura.Colby@northlincs.gov.uk Key Dates Closing date – 4 th September Interviews – 22 nd September We want you to have the best interview experience with us, so will provide candidates selected for interview their questions 24 hours in advance of meeting us. We reserve the right to close our adverts early if we have received a significant volume of suitable applications. As part of your RewardNEL package, you will have a generous leave entitlement (including bank holidays) and enrolment into a local government pension. You will also have access to our exclusive RewardNEL platform. This includes a variety of salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle2Work, Holiday Extra and Tusker (Car Lease), discounts at local coffee shops and bars, direct access to our inhouse wellbeing support, free and discounted local car parking as well as instant access to new savings at major retailers, entertainment and hotels. NELC staff can also benefit from flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities and a Fostering friendly scheme. Do you need support? If you need any help applying for this position, please contact Wendy Trask on 07702 338542 (text or call). Wendy can support with digital access as well as offering advice and guidance about completing the different sections of the application form. Your earnings go further in North East Lincolnshire, house prices are four times less than in London. Learn more about what our place has to offer at Life in North East Lincolnshire | NELC (nelincs.gov.uk) FindYourSpace Get to know us better Check out our Council Plan and read about all of the exciting new developments we have in the pipeline. We regularly review data to ensure our recruitment processes are fair, transparent and promote equal opportunities for all. We also have an in-house Equalities Champions Group that works to promote and embed inclusivity in the workplace, helping us identify areas where we can take positive action, and make the organisation a safe space for colleagues to feel connected. To apply please click the Apply Now link below.