Location
222 Upper St, London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£64,938 per annum

About the Role
Are you a dynamic public health professional looking to develop your skills and make a real impact? The Islington Public Health Department is seeking to appoint a Public Health Strategist. This role provides advice and support across the broad spectrum of public health, with a particular focus on health protection and health in all policies portfolios. The post holder will have a major input into the development of public health policies, projects, and programmes in liaison with colleagues and partner organisations. You will support the equitable and evidence-based delivery of priorities set out by Islington’s Health and Wellbeing Board.

The public health challenges of addressing the diverse needs of the population and communities across the borough are significant. As a Public Health Strategist, you will work collaboratively with a range of partner organisations and make an important contribution to reducing health inequalities and improving the health and wellbeing of the local population. You will bring a range of public health competencies to the department and be part of a supportive, ambitious, and dynamic team delivering programmes that tackle health inequalities across all aspects of life in Islington.

Our team lives by our CARE values: Collaborative, Ambitious, Resourceful, and Empowering. These principles guide our work every day. As a Public Health Strategist, you will be an integral part of this team, working together to make a difference for Islington residents through collaboration, ambitious projects, resourcefulness, and empowered decision-making.

We are committed to creating a more equal Islington where everyone has an equal chance to thrive. Join us and bring your expertise to projects that truly matter.

Experience
- Experience working in a public health role and collaborating effectively with different services and organisations across the health system
- Understanding of the wider determinants of health and the levers available in local authorities to influence them
- Knowledge of public health statutory responsibilities of local authorities in relation to health improvement, health protection, and supporting NHS commissioners

About you
- Strong communication, negotiating, and project management skills
- A strong commitment to tackling health inequalities and a passion to make a difference
- Ability to work collaboratively with partner organisations and contribute to ambitious public health projects

Qualifications
- A suitable postgraduate qualification in public health