Overview
We currently have an exciting vacancy within our Public Health team to provide maternity leave cover and enable us to deliver on our priorities for children, young people and families, improving local health outcomes and reducing inequalities through bringing together partners and commissioning high-quality public health services.
This includes commissioning services such as health visiting and school nursing and bringing together partners to develop Family Hubs with a focus on the Best Start in Life. Based on an understanding of local health and wellbeing needs, you'll support the development of priorities and plans for public health services in Trafford. The Public Health team commissions a variety of services, from health visiting and school nursing to weight management and mental well‑being services. Through this, we have collaborative relationships with a wide range of partners, including voluntary and community sector organisations, children’s services and the NHS.
Improving the health of our population is at the heart of our team. The role will be pivotal in ensuring that the health and well‑being needs of children, young people and families in Trafford, including underserved and vulnerable groups, are understood and met.
Responsibilities
* Support the development of priorities and plans for public health services in Trafford.
* Work collaboratively with partners to commission services such as health visiting, school nursing, weight management and mental wellbeing.
* Analyse performance and financial data and present findings to stakeholders to influence decision making.
* Build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders to improve health and well‑being outcomes.
* Ensure services meet key performance indicators and projects are delivered within set timescales.
* Contribute to the delivery of the council’s Vision to close inequality gaps and maximise Trafford’s potential.
Qualifications
* Experience of project management and commissioning of services.
* Degree or a professional management/commissioning qualification.
* Strong organisational skills and ability to deliver projects within set timescales.
* Excellent communication skills, experience in multi‑agency working and ability to influence decision makers.
* Flexibility in terms of hybrid working at home and in the office. Expected to work at Trafford Town Hall two days per week.
Benefits
* Salary range Band 9, £44,075 to £47,181 per annum.
* Full time, 36.25 hours per week.
* Living Wage Employer.
* SMART working – flexibility to fit work around life.
* Development opportunities and a fair and flexible workplace.
Working Pattern
Full time, 36.25 hours per week.
Contract
Temporary maternity cover – temporary end date 31st December 2026.
Vision and Values
Trafford Council and its partners in the public, private and third sectors have a Vision which sees us working together to close inequality gaps and maximise Trafford’s huge potential. Our vision: Trafford where all our residents, businesses and communities thrive.
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