The Role

We are currently recruiting for a 12 month fixed-term post in our Public Health division to support Richmond and Wandsworth Councils. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a welcoming, multi-disciplinary health protection team (within our Public Health division) with a strong culture of supporting staff development.

We are looking for a highly motivated, outcome-focused, energetic and an enthusiastic individual to join our team to achieve the best health outcomes for our residents of Richmond and Wandsworth.

This job offers an exciting opportunity to lead on areas within the health protection portfolio such as immunisation and screening programmes, weather preparedness, emergency planning and response.

We are looking for someone:

• Who can apply their specialist knowledge and skills to work across health protection programmes.
• Who will provide health protection advice, expertise and support working with a range of partner organisations, professionals and the public
• Who is comfortable working in a fast-paced team on multidisciplinary and multi-agency programmes and initiatives
• Who is keen to learn, develop and gain new experiences.
• Who will embrace diversity and be able to work and influence people from all walks of life.
• Who has relevant public health experience and is comfortable leading on various public health programmes undertaking health needs assessments, planning, supporting and developing plans and strategies, managing projects, and writing and presenting quality reports and briefings to various audiences and supporting your line manager.

Please see the job profile for a full list of requirements.

• We can offer you working arrangements that will enhance your work-life balance. These include flexible working, compressed hours, home working (dependent on service needs) and a generous holiday allowance of 31 days plus bank holidays.
• In addition, we offer a comprehensive range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts with many leisure activities, restaurants, shops and other establishments.

To arrange for an informal discussion about the role, please contact Salma Dewji on 07816 126709 or email Salma.Dewji@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk

Indicative Recruitment Timeline

Closing Date:  19/03/2023

Shortlisting Date: 20/03/2023 and 21/03/2023

Interview Dates: 28/032023 and 30/03/2023

Please note as part of the recruitment process you may be required to undertake a short test or presentation. Shortlisted applicants will be provided with further details.

Useful Information:

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Please note that the advertised dates for interviews may change. If they do, we will let you know as soon as possible.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Important Information:

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils