Location: Hybrid (Walsall-based, with home working and site visits)
Contract: 3-month initial term, with potential extension until 31st March 2026
Directorate: Adult Social Care and Health / Economy, Environment and Communities
Service Area: Public Health / Regulatory Services
Rate: £18.72 - £20.98ph
We’re seeking a passionate Smokefree Workplace Officer to help drive forward national, regional, and local smoking cessation goals—including delivery of Walsall’s Tobacco Control Plan.
This exciting role will focus on creating smokefree workplaces throughout Walsall by:
* Developing strategies to engage local businesses
* Advising employers on enhanced smokefree policies
* Delivering training and guidance to staff
* Promoting smoking cessation services
* Collaborating with partners on broader tobacco control efforts
Workplaces with staff who are less likely to engage in health improvement interventions will be a priority focus.
Requirements
* Degree in a relevant field
* Minimum 12 months of recent experience in public health (preferably smoking cessation)