Posted: 13 June
The role
The Role: This role is within the Public Health Protection and Well Being Directorate and reports directly to the Director of Safer, Stronger Communities. Proposed interview date: 28 – 29 July 2026 Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Leading early help and prevention strategies within the Family Matters programme in Stoke-on-Trent Workstream Management: Driving the continued implementation of the workstreams within Family Matters and its connections with other aspect of community-based work to improve family and community outcomes. Preventative Services: Reducing the need for statutory intervention through collaborative early family help initiatives across partners. Partnership Working: Fostering collaboration with voluntary organisations, health services, and community groups to achieve the aims of Family Matters. Quality and Impact: Focusing on performance management, service quality, and creating enduring change through the programme About You: Graduate Level Degree Experience of working in a public health environment Experience and knowledge of the early family help environment Strong commitment to equality and diversity Knowledge of the current policy landscape relating to babies, children and families. 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 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.
