Overview: One of my local government clients is seeking a skilled and motivated Public Health Officer to join their Public Health Team on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the health and wellbeing of residents through innovative, evidence-based, and community-driven public health initiatives. Key Areas of Work: The role supports work across three core public health domains: 1. Health Improvement * Deliver community-based programmes (e.g., smoking cessation, NHS Health Checks, physical activity). * Tackle health inequalities by addressing wider determinants such as housing and environment. * Promote healthy lifestyles through education and engagement initiatives. 2. Health Protection * Support vaccination and screening programmes. * Help manage and monitor responses to communicable diseases and environmental hazards. * Contribute to emergency preparedness and response strategies. 3. Healthcare Public Health * Work on the development of evidence-based care pathways. * Support service improvement using health data and health economics insights. * Assist with Joint Strategic Needs Assessments and healthcare commissioning. Main Responsibilities: * Manage a portfolio of public health contracts (e.g., drug and alcohol treatment, smoking cessation, sexual health, mental health). * Support procurement and commissioning of services. * Plan and deliver public health programmes aligned with local and national priorities. * Work collaboratively across departments, agencies, and external partners. * Promote integration of public health into broader strategies (e.g., housing, climate change, community safety). Candidate Requirements: * Relevant qualifications or demonstrable experience in Public Health or related discipline. * Strong knowledge of public health systems, policy, and service delivery. * Proven experience in managing public health programmes or contracts. * Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills. * Experience working in local government or NHS setting is desirable. If interested in this role please send your CV to Lee-Jaun at Coyle Personnel Ltd