About The Role Would you like to help us shape Islington's environment to improve the health and wellbeing of our residents? Do you have a qualification in public health? Are you passionate about improving health and wellbeing and tackling inequalities? The role We are looking for a new Assistant Strategist to help us deliver healthier environments in the borough. The role will include work on healthy weight, food, physical activity and the built environment. In this varied role you will be undertaking a wide range of tasks, including: - managing contracts for important public health services - reviewing best practice literature - delivering evidence-based projects - helping to deliver our department's strategic objectives You will need collaborate closely with colleagues within and beyond the council to deliver improvements to the health and wellbeing of our residents. About us In this role, you will be working as part of a well-established and high performing inner London public health team. We support all our staff in their ongoing professional development. To find out more about Islington's ambitions, please read our Islington Together 2030 Plan. For further information or for an informal conversation about the post, please contact: Fran Bury, Assistant Director Public Health [email protected] Working for our organisation Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council our sense of purpose couldn’t be clearer: we serve. It’s in the logo. We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Together we can change the future. We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive. To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out ‘CARE’, which is what we think public service is all about. Watch our video to hear more about our mission and how you can help us achieve it from the Leader of the Council, Cllr Kaya Comer-Schwartz. Recruitment information It is the policy of Islington Council that no user of service, present or future employee or job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their sex, perceived or actual sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion or belief, age, creed, colour, nationality, national origin, ethnic origin, or disability, or on the grounds of their association with someone in one of these groups; nor is disadvantaged by any conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justified. We welcome applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates and acknowledge our responsibility to mitigate against racial discrimination. Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post is subject to a basic/standard/enhanced DBS check with children/adult barred list, Social Work England/HCPC registration, qualifications check and 3/5 years referencing. Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.