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Public Health Programme Support Officer

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

The Role

Are you passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of others?

If your answer is yes, this may be the job for you!

Our goals and vision:

As a public health team our goal is to improve, promote and protect the health and wellbeing of the residents of Wandsworth and Richmond. Both boroughs have different and dynamic populations, presenting us with a fantastic opportunity to address a wide range of population health challenges.

About you:

We are looking for someone with enthusiasm and a passion for helping others to support us to achieve the best health outcomes for the residents of Wandsworth and Richmond. You will have exceptional administrative, and project management skills, as well as an eye for detail.

About the team:

You will be joining a diverse, friendly, supportive and hardworking team. We are working on several exciting projects related to the health and wellbeing of children and young people, mental health, substance misuse, regeneration, homelessness, sexual health and community engagement.

About the role:

This is a one-year fixed-term post, with the possibility of a one year extension, in our Children and Targeted Interventions team. Your support will help keep us on track as we juggle multiple projects and commitments. As well as providing administrative support you will have the opportunity to get involved in the development and delivery of key public health programmes.

Please see the job profile for a full list of requirements. In summary you would be responsible for:

  • Providing administrative support to the Consultant in Public Health and the team, to ensure the smooth running of the department. This will include dealing with enquiries and any other activities required within the service.
  • Coordinating a range of administrative functions including diary management, writing agendas, minute taking, information collection and dissemination, coordination of filing systems and management of invoices and potential other finance-related duties.
  • Supporting programmes and projects, including data handling, data filing, team organisation and coordination. You will also need to be confident in financial administration including invoice management.

In return, we can offer you flexible working arrangements that will enhance your work-life balance. These include home working (dependent on service need) and a generous holiday allowance of 31 days plus bank holidays. In addition, we offer a range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards and discounts at many leisure activities, restaurants, shops and other establishments. A wide range of developmental opportunities is also offered.

** To arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact Zdenka Buchan at Zdenka.buchan@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk **

Indicative Recruitment Timeline

Closing Date:  25/10/2021

Shortlisting Date: 28/10/2021

Interview Date: 08/11/2021

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 has 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 due to the current Covid-19 situation. 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

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