Public Health Programme Officer - Smoking Cessation (Maternity Cover)

Fixed Term Contract - 12 months

Grade C - £35,412 - £41,771

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

Birmingham City Council is seeking a motivated Public Health Officer to support delivery of the Smoking Cessation programme within the Adults Public Health Division. The role contributes to reducing health inequalities by commissioning effective stop smoking services, promoting tobacco harm reduction, preventing smoking uptake among young people, and using data to drive early intervention and behaviour change.

You will support the Senior Programme Officer and Service Lead to manage smoking cessation contracts and deliver key elements of the Smokefree Generation agenda. Working with NHS partners, community organisations and commissioned providers, you will help strengthen local services and shape Birmingham’s approach to reducing smoking prevalence.

You will use your analytical, organisational and partnership building skills to:

Manage and monitor a portfolio of local smoking cessation contracts
Work collaboratively with NHS colleagues, community partners and specialist service providers
Support commissioning and service improvement activity
Contribute to innovative smokefree and stop smoking initiatives
Analyse data to inform decision making and service design
Support equality impact work, project updates, and formal reporting
Assist with the development of new resources, tools and evidence for tobacco control
Coordinate meetings, workshops, and events

You will be part of a passionate and forward-thinking public health team working on one of Birmingham’s most important health improvement priorities. This role offers the chance to make a real difference to people’s lives, to help shape high quality services, and to support the creation of a healthier, smokefree future for everyone in the city.

Our Benefits:

A generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service
Flexible and hybrid working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home and we offer a variety of working patterns
Pension Scheme - You will receive a generous local government career average pension scheme in line with the local government pension scheme

Why Join Us?

Make a Real Difference – Play a vital role in supporting and protecting some of Birmingham’s most vulnerable people, helping to improve outcomes across our diverse and vibrant city
A Supportive Culture – Join a collaborative, values‑driven workforce where your wellbeing, voice, and contributions truly matter
Grow Your Career – Access a wide range of professional development opportunities, high‑quality supervision, and tailored training designed to support your progression and strengthen your practice
Excellent Employee Benefits – Enjoy a competitive rewards package including a generous annual leave entitlement, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, and a variety of additional employee benefits.

This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham, and you will be required to attend the office twice a week, so you must have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship.

Onboarding Process: Please note as part of our onboarding process, the successful candidate will be required undergo a series of background checks with Experian Including Experian Right to Work, and Digital ID verification. These are essential pre-employment requirements.

Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

For any informal enquires please contact: Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.

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