Senior Public Health Strategist
JOB DESCRIPTION
Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest
Salary: PO8 £57,663 - £60,819 (pro rata for part-time)
Contract Type: Full or part time, permanent
Working hours per week: 0.6 - 1.0 WTE (21.6 - 36 hours per week)
Application Deadline: 13/01/25
Proposed Interview Date(s): 5th February 2025 (tbc)
Reference: 1566
About Us:
Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.
We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.
London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the Mayor of London's Good Work Standard employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.
The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method.
About the role:
Waltham Forest Public Health team is committed to building a more inclusive and equitable health system, and we are excited to offer the opportunity for a Senior Public Health Strategist to join our passionate and diverse Public Health team. This role will focus on Sexual Health, with the goal of ensuring all residents, regardless of background, have access to high-quality, culturally competent services.
You will work closely with a Consultant in Public Health, leading commissioning, managing service performance, and overseeing the local delivery of the North East London Joint Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy.
You will have a key role in commissioning and managing a range of sexual health services, including specialist Sexual Health services, HIV support services and Primary Care Sexual Health services. The focus will be on creating accessible, inclusive services that address the needs of Waltham Forest's diverse and vibrant communities.
The role also includes partnership working with other boroughs, statutory partners, healthcare providers and our communities to reduce health inequalities and improve sexual health outcomes for everyone, particularly those from underserved and historically marginalized communities.
>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<
About You
We are looking for a candidate with experience in public health commissioning. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a proven track record in managing complex public health initiatives, particularly in sexual health, and a commitment to working collaboratively with the team and wider partners to improve outcomes and tackle inequities. We are looking for someone who will thrive in a senior post, forming part of our senior management team, and contributing to the strategic leadership of both the portfolio and our wider public health team.
You should have:
Why Join Us?
Waltham Forest is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a population that reflects a rich mix of cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. As a Council, we are deeply committed to reducing health inequalities and providing services that meet the needs of everyone.
We are a team that thrives on collaboration, respect for diversity, and the shared goal of improving health and wellbeing for all residents, and tackling inequities. In this role, you will help shape the future of public health in a borough that values inclusivity.
We have a strong focus on professional development, CPD, learning and support within the team. The current expectation is that team members are present one day a week in person in the office, and the remainder of the time, flexible working applies.
Terms and conditions:
The below terms and conditions apply to this role:
Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;
Satisfactory declaration of interest;
This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults;
As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The current provisional interview date is the 5th February, in person in Walthamstow.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.
To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.
We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.
For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us.
Contact Information:
If you would like to discuss this role informally, please contact Matilda Allen, Consultant in Public Health, matilda.allen@walthamforest.gov.uk to arrange a conversation. We encourage candidates to reach out if they have questions or would like to understand more about the role, the team, or our organisation.
If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk.
Click here for further information on the Human Resources recruitment privacy notice.
Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest
Salary: PO8 £57,663 - £60,819 (pro rata for part-time)
Contract Type: Full or part time, permanent
Working hours per week: 0.6 - 1.0 WTE (21.6 - 36 hours per week)
Application Deadline: 13/01/25
Proposed Interview Date(s): 5th February 2025 (tbc)
Reference: 1566
About Us:
Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.
We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.
London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the Mayor of London's Good Work Standard employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.
The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method.
About the role:
Waltham Forest Public Health team is committed to building a more inclusive and equitable health system, and we are excited to offer the opportunity for a Senior Public Health Strategist to join our passionate and diverse Public Health team. This role will focus on Sexual Health, with the goal of ensuring all residents, regardless of background, have access to high-quality, culturally competent services.
You will work closely with a Consultant in Public Health, leading commissioning, managing service performance, and overseeing the local delivery of the North East London Joint Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy.
You will have a key role in commissioning and managing a range of sexual health services, including specialist Sexual Health services, HIV support services and Primary Care Sexual Health services. The focus will be on creating accessible, inclusive services that address the needs of Waltham Forest's diverse and vibrant communities.
The role also includes partnership working with other boroughs, statutory partners, healthcare providers and our communities to reduce health inequalities and improve sexual health outcomes for everyone, particularly those from underserved and historically marginalized communities.
>> Click here to download the Role Profile <<
About You
We are looking for a candidate with experience in public health commissioning. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a proven track record in managing complex public health initiatives, particularly in sexual health, and a commitment to working collaboratively with the team and wider partners to improve outcomes and tackle inequities. We are looking for someone who will thrive in a senior post, forming part of our senior management team, and contributing to the strategic leadership of both the portfolio and our wider public health team.
You should have:
- Significant experience in public health, including in commissioning and service management. Experience in sexual health would be seen as a positive.
- A strong commitment to diversity, inclusivity and health equity.
- Skills in data analysis, needs assessments, and evidence-based public health interventions, with a focus on improving access and outcomes for marginalised groups.
- Experience in programme management, working with partners to deliver strategies and action plans for clear impacts and results
- Experience supporting colleagues in a team environment, with a focus on developing an inclusive team culture and ensuring that all voices are heard and valued.
- Strong communication skills - you will need the ability to engage with diverse communities, challenge inequalities, and advocate for improvement and systemic change within and outside the Council.
- Resilience & Adaptability - an ability to work in a fast-paced and evolving environment while maintaining a focus on equity and inclusion.
Why Join Us?
Waltham Forest is a vibrant and diverse borough, with a population that reflects a rich mix of cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. As a Council, we are deeply committed to reducing health inequalities and providing services that meet the needs of everyone.
We are a team that thrives on collaboration, respect for diversity, and the shared goal of improving health and wellbeing for all residents, and tackling inequities. In this role, you will help shape the future of public health in a borough that values inclusivity.
We have a strong focus on professional development, CPD, learning and support within the team. The current expectation is that team members are present one day a week in person in the office, and the remainder of the time, flexible working applies.
Terms and conditions:
The below terms and conditions apply to this role:
Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;
Satisfactory declaration of interest;
This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults;
As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The current provisional interview date is the 5th February, in person in Walthamstow.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.
To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.
We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.
For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us.
Contact Information:
If you would like to discuss this role informally, please contact Matilda Allen, Consultant in Public Health, matilda.allen@walthamforest.gov.uk to arrange a conversation. We encourage candidates to reach out if they have questions or would like to understand more about the role, the team, or our organisation.
If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk.
Click here for further information on the Human Resources recruitment privacy notice.
Equal Opportunities
Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy