Grade: J scp 35 46,142 to 39 50,269 Contract: Permanent Essential Qualification: Degree in relevant subject that supports Public Health / Social Science e.g. Maths, Science, Data Science, Data Analytics, Computer Science Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Artificial Intelligence (AI) We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. However, we value human talent and are looking for passionate individuals to join our organisation. Please ensure you personally complete your application and read all the instructions carefully to maximise your chances of success. Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting, however we understand that AI may be used as a reasonable adjustment, if using AI to support your application, please give a brief explanation why to help ensure fair selection process. If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the About You or Supporting Statement section of your application Ask us about flexible working options to fit with your work/life balance - HappytoTalkFlexible The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for the role of Public Health Practitioner. Join a passionate and high performing team that are committed to supporting you and your professional development. You will support the delivery of a portfolio of Public Health work areas to improve population health and wellbeing outcomes in Bolton which contribute to reducing health inequalities. As part of the Public Health Team, you will part of developing key public health programmes, in partnership with other council directorates, local health and social care system, wider public and private sector, the community, voluntary and faith sector, and local communities. You will support the commissioning of key public health programmes across a range of specific areas, including the regular review of interventions and services, using an outcomes-based approach. It is expected that this role would be working from Bolton Town Hall (or attending meetings/events in Bolton) for at least half of the working week in line with the Councils Hybrid Working Policy. Ask us about flexible working options HappytoTalkFlexible About You The successful candidate will have a degree or post graduate degree in Public Health or related discipline. You will be able to build strong partnerships, engage with local people and communities, and work collaboratively across a range of sectors to deliver place-based population health, and prevention approaches that improve health and wellbeing and reduce inequalities. You will be able to develop, implement and monitor public health strategies and plans to improve population health and wellbeing outcomes, and you must be self-motivated and innovative whilst also working well within a team. You will use your skills of leadership, networking, negotiation and influencing: ensuring involvement, engagement and consultation, to improve health and reduce the health inequalities in Bolton. About Us This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough. Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents. As an employer we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment, by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemes. In addition, we offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services. Our Values are really important to us, read all about them below, along with all our great staff benefits, the job description/person specification for the role and the important legal bits, and our Top Tips too. Ready to apply? Then please click Apply and answer the following questions. Within Greater Manchester, local authorities have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel. Please see greater.jobs for further information before you apply. This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English as per the person specification. This organisation has signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. That means we will recognise your continuous or unbroken service in any Greater Manchester local authority or NHS organisation that has signed the commitment, Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service or Greater Manchester Combined Authority, giving you access to our service-related benefits. Please see the home page of greater.jobs for more information. For more information about working for Bolton Council, please see greater.jobs; for advice and support with your application, contact recruitment@bolton.gov.uk