Job summaryWe have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Public Health Improvement Officer (behaviour change and smoking) to join our dynamic team at Peterborough City Council. As one of the fastest-growing areas in the UK, Peterborough boasts a vibrant community and a forward-thinking environment. In 2023, we were recognised as a most improved council, marking our commitment to continuous progress.Please note that we only accept application via our websitejobs.peterborough.gov.ukMain duties of the jobFollowing the recent separation of the Public Health service from Cambridgeshire County Council, we are looking for a skilled public health officer with experience of commissioning behaviour change programmes, to help ensure that we deliver high quality services that meet the needs of our population whilst improving health outcomes. This work is a key component of our aim to reduce health inequalities in the city.As our new Senior Public Health Improvement Officer (behaviour change and smoking), you will report to the Head of Public Health Commissioning and Service Development, whilst also working across the directorate. You will work across a range of public health areas, including smoking cessation, NHS health checks and weight management services.About usPeterborough City Council is a unitary authority serving a thriving city. It is rapidly expanding to meet the demand for new houses and is home to a community of diverse cultures. The population of 215,660 has been growing faster than other areas in the East of England and a high rate of growth is expected to continue. The City Council and ICS face a range of public health challenges and inequalities as reflected in its public health outcomes framework indicators.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo contribute to the achievement of Peterborough City Council (PCC) and Health and Wellbeing Integrated Care Strategy objectives to improve, promote and protect the health and wellbeing of the Peterborough population and reduce health inequalities.To lead the strategic development of specialist areas of health improvement and ensure that this is reflected in the commissioning, implementation of programmes and services for prevention and health improvement, especially around smoking services, support and prevention.To provide robust public health evidence that will ensure that the relevant physical and mental health improvement interventions/services are evidence based, provide cost benefits and value for money and achieve the desired physical and mental health outcomes.To manage and deliver the strategic commissioning cycle for specific public health lifestyle and health improvement services, from determination of need, planning, delivery and management of contracts to meet identified need. This includes managing contracts throughout their term ensuring performance, quality, and value for money.Responsible for annual budgets including demographic profiling, annual contractual uplifts for the contracts within the portfolio, supporting the Head of Public Health and Service Development to deliver against the defined objectives and improve population health outcomes.Develop partnership working processes, project plans and commissioning strategies with a wide group of internal and external to develop, commission and co-ordinate services and be responsible for developing and sustaining partnerships that support the delivery of the Public Health Directorate objectives, the Health and Wellbeing Integrated Care Strategy, Public Health Outcomes Framework and other relevant strategic drivers.The post is placed within the Peterborough Public Health DirectoratePerson SpecificationQualificationsEssentialQualified to degree level (or equivalent experience) in health/health improvement or relevant subject.DesirableQualified to Masters level (or equivalent experience) in Public Health, Health Improvement or relevantUK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer namePeterborough City CouncilAddressSand Martin HouseBittern WayFletton QuaysPeterboroughPE2 8TYEmployer's websitehttps://www.peterborough.gov.uk (Opens in a new tab)