Vacancies

Project Officer - Wellbeing and Research in Public health

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

About the role

Do you have an interest in health and wellbeing as well as experience of under-represented Eastern European communities? This role is a great entry point for anyone with an interest in research as you will benefit from full training given by the University of Northampton and the Public Health team.

Could you:
Create links with Eastern European communities to understand their health and wellbeing needs, developing effective ways of engaging, influencing and negotiating with them?
Use your strong IT, written and oral communication skills to collect information about their levels of health and wellbeing engagement to inform future services and improve public health outcomes for them?
Gather and present complex information to both individuals and groups in a way they will understand?
Follow procedures and practice while working independently?
Lead task and finish groups and prioritise work across several projects?

It would be helpful if you have:
A working knowledge and/or understanding of any Eastern European Language/s.
Experience of working with health and/or Community Engagement.
A good understanding of public health practice and/or health promotion.
Any health care evaluation experience would be very welcome.
A degree in a relevant subject or a professional qualification at similar level.

The position is based at Sheerness House, Kettering (North), however the applicant may be expected to work at external sites, some homeworking may be available.
The role is for a 12 month fixed term contract and applicants should be available to start in March '23
The role will cover the North Northants area - there is an equivalent role being advertised for West Northants
Virtual interviews for North will be held on Friday 17/02/23
For more details please see attached Job Description and Person Specification
If you have any further questions relating to this role please e-mail:
Stephen Matthews - stephen.matthews@northnorthants.gov.uk

Our benefits

We offer:

a competitive salary
a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
generous leave entitlement (27 days, rising to 32 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
agile and flexible working arrangements to help you with a healthy work-life balance.

About us

We are a new unitary council, established in April 2021; we are one of the largest unitary councils in the country.

Our priorities are:

helping people live active fulfilled lives
caring for our young people, providing them with high quality education and opportunities
enabling a thriving and successful economy
leading on a green and sustainable environment
ensuring our communities are connected do they can shape their lives and where they live
providing modern public services

We are undertaking consultation with the Trade Unions on terms and conditions and the future NNC pay structure and during this time are appointing new employees on interim spot salaries. You will be advised of the outcome and any impact on your role once this work is complete.