About the role
Are you passionate about using creativity to drive health equity? Birmingham City Council is seeking a dynamic and strategic Public Health Senior Officer to lead our Creative Public Health Programme. This unique role bridges the arts and public health sectors, using cultural engagement to tackle health inequalities and improve wellbeing across Birmingham. You will manage a portfolio of city‑wide and hyper‑local investments, oversee embedded matrix officers in cultural institutions, and lead strategic alignment across the Public Health Division and wider council. This is a high‑impact role with opportunities to shape policy, co‑design services with citizens, and represent Birmingham in national and international forums.
Responsibilities
* Lead the Healing Arts Programme and other creative health initiatives.
* Manage contracts and financial planning across 11 active projects.
* Supervise a Grade 4 officer and four matrix officers embedded in arts organisations.
* Build and sustain partnerships with arts, NHS, ICAS and community organisations.
* Ensure legacy planning for matrix officer roles post‑contract.
* Translate public health policy into practice through creative interventions.
* Represent the council in strategic partnerships and public health forums.
Qualifications
* Educated to degree level in arts, social culture, public health or a related field.
* Experienced in local authority, NHS or third sector work.
* Committed to professional development, including UKPHR practitioner registration.
* Skilled in relationship‑building, stakeholder engagement and strategic planning.
* Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.
* Proficient in financial oversight, contract management and project delivery.
Who we’re looking for
You will join a close‑knit, diverse team that values collaboration, innovation and personal growth. The team operates across multiple workstreams including community health, cultural intelligence and ethnic disparity. You’ll have opportunities to attend conferences, contribute to strategic decision‑making and shape the future of creative public health in Birmingham.
We are an inclusive employer
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer and is committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and will consider flexible working options. Internal employees and those under S118 are given priority and will be reviewed before external applications are considered. Where possible we will make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment journey, provide additional support or accessibility needs.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken. Proof of right to work in the UK is required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.
What we offer
In return we offer excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well‑being support, an annual travel pass and discounts at a number of city‑centre establishments. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long‑term success, with lots of development opportunities such as apprenticeships.
About Birmingham City Council
Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city. The Council is a fantastic place to work – both challenging and supportive – with a leadership that pursues excellence, a clear vision that focuses on five key priorities: prosperity, inclusion, safety, health and sustainability. Our goal is to put the customer at the centre of our approach, ensuring services for all and supporting those least able to help themselves through partnership and citizen‑driven decision‑making.
Key priorities
* A Prosperous Birmingham – through inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
* An Inclusive Birmingham – tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, supporting all children and young people to thrive.
* A Safe Birmingham – improving city safety, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing and tackling homelessness.
* A Healthy Birmingham – tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity, supporting mental health and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
* A Green Birmingham – street cleanliness, improving air quality, net‑zero, and becoming a city of nature.
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