Senior Public Health Lead
Surrey County Council - Reigate, Surrey
£63,823 to £70,099 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
This permanent role has a starting salary of £63,823 per annum, working 36 hours per week. Surrey County Council is seeking an experienced and inspirational Senior Public Health Lead to join our Public Health service. Initially based in Reigate within the Healthcare Team within our Public Health service, this role will transfer to East Surrey from 1st April 2027 as part of Local Government Reform. As Surrey prepares for the reorganisation of local government into new East and West authorities, this is an exciting opportunity to provide healthcare public health leadership, influence emerging priorities and service models, and improve population health while reducing health inequalities. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (pro-rated for part-time opportunities) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Role We are a forward-thinking, friendly and highly collaborative Public Health team, committed to delivering evidence-based programmes that make a real difference to the lives of Surrey residents. As part of the Adults, Wellbeing and Health Partnerships Directorate, we work closely with colleagues across Surrey County Council, the NHS, district and borough councils, voluntary and community organisations, and a wide range of system partners to develop innovative approaches to prevention and improve health outcomes across the county. We are proud to offer a supportive and stimulating environment where colleagues are encouraged to develop professionally, build their expertise and progress their careers. As a Senior Public Health Lead, you will use your skills and experience to provide strategic leadership for the healthcare public health function. In particular you will: Use evidence and population health intelligence to assess need, strengthen prevention, and improve the quality, effectiveness , equity and value for money of public health services and pathways. Your work will contribute to better population health outcomes, reduced health inequalities and the cost-effective use of resources. Leading the end-to-end management of public health projects, using analytical and project management methodologies to identify root causes, assess risks, develop evidence-informed responses and drive effective implementation of interventions. Be responsible for the development, commissioning, performance management and continuous improvement of evidence-based public health services. You will ensure that programmes deliver, measurable outcomes, maximise value for money and respond effectively to the needs of Surrey residents. Work across organisational and professional boundaries to shape strategic priorities, build effective relationships with stakeholders and champion collaborative approaches that help residents live longer, healthier lives. This position provides an exciting opportunity to lead meaningful programmes that have a lasting impact on communities across Surrey. Your application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our expected behaviours: Significant experience of leading public health programmes and projects, using effective project management methodologies to deliver specific public health outcomes. Strong analytical thinking as well as skills in programme management and strategic planning. Expertise in accessing, critically appraising and translating evidence and intelligence into effective practice and policy. Experience of commissioning, contract management and budget oversight Experience of leading, managing and developing staff. Experience of building effective relationships with partners and stakeholders across health, local authority, voluntary and community sectors. To apply, please submit your CV and in no more than 500 words provide responses to the following three questions: Describe a situation where you have used public health evidence and analysis to improve or redesign a service or pathway to improve health outcomes, reduce inequalities and/or deliver value for money. Describe a situation where you have worked across organisational or professional boundaries to influence stakeholders, build effective partnerships and deliver change in a complex system. Provide an example of where you have demonstrated strategic leadership to address a public health problem. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 01/11/2026 with interviews planned to follow on 04/11/2026. Local Government Organisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation and will move to new authorities in April 2027. This role is currently employed by Surrey County Council and will remain so until then. If you are employed by Surrey County Council on 1 April 2027, your employment will transfer under TUPE arrangements to one of the new councils, with your current terms and conditions protected. The provisional allocation for this post is East Surrey Council, subject to final confirmation through the wider transition process later this year. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Public Convenience Cleaner - ABS48921
Aberdeenshire Council - Stonehaven
£7,407 to £7,478 a year
On-sitePermanentPart time
Job Description We require a Cleaner to carry out cleaning duties at Margaret Street Public Convenience, Stonehaven. The position includes unlocking and locking the facilities and cleaning the conveniences. The hours are 10.5 hours per week - Monday to Sunday - 1.5 hours per day. There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation. Informal enquiries to: Diana Kays - 01467 468143; diana.kays@aberdeenshire.gov.uk For more information about living and working in Aberdeenshire, please click here Please feel free to read our guidance on Requesting Reasonable Adjustments at Interview, Guaranteed Interview and how to request Alternate Formats and Communication Support A Privacy Notice giving you information on the data we hold on you, what we do with that data, who we share your data with and your rights under GDPR is available here. Alternatively, we can send a copy if you ask us to by emailing askhr@aberdeenshire.gov.uk Requirements This post has a minimum requirement of one reference which must be your current or most recent employer.
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Public Convenience Attendant - ARB18843
Argyll and Bute Council - Oban
£26,353 to £26,623 a year
On-sitePermanentPart time
Service: Roads and Infrastructure Closing Date: Thursday 12th November 2026 A vacancy has arisen for a Public Convenience Attendant to work at Port Appin PC for Argyll and Bute Council. Argyll and Bute is one of Scotland’s most stunning areas. As its award-winning council, we play a vital part in the day-to-day life and long-term future of our beautiful and diverse communities. Our unwavering purpose is to make Argyll and Bute the place to be, the place where people want to live, to work and do business. And we are committed to making the council the place to have a great career, by providing excellent benefits and a friendly, dynamic working culture so that each of our 5000 colleagues can deliver services that help our corner of Scotland thrive. Join us to make a difference. The successful candidate will work at the Port Appin PC and undertake the cleaning of specified facilities to ensure that they are kept in a clean and hygienic condition. This post is 7 hours per week, working 1 hour per day. Our employees make good things happen in the day-to-day life and for the longer term future of Argyll and Bute. We want you to feel valued working for us. We offer various benefits to support you, such as a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, cycle to work scheme, discounts on gym memberships and leisure centres, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for learning and career growth. We also embrace a modern approach to work, offering a flexible first approach where possible to requests from our employees to how they work. We provide information to help with moving to the area, from finding somewhere to live to securing employment, and from schools and wider education to the varied lifestyles available here. If you have any enquiries, you’re welcome to get in touch with us at settlementproject@argyll-bute.gov.uk. If your enquiry is only about housing, you are welcome to contact workerhousing@argyll-bute.gov.uk directly We care about our people and the world around us and always aim to do the right thing. From employee recognition schemes to environmental policies we have many initiatives in place to help us look after the things we all care about. Learn more here Argyll and Bute Employee Recognition Programme, Disability Confident, Armed Forces, Fair Work First Statement, Equality and Fairness, Climate Change, Flexible and Hybrid Working Policy Argyll and Bute Council recognises the numerous benefits of a positive work-life balance to the wellbeing and productivity of our employees. We will take a flexible first approach to requests from our employees to change the way that they work. While we must balance such requests with the need to ensure the quality of the important services we deliver are not compromised, we will ensure that each request is given careful consideration with a view to achieving a positive outcome wherever possible. Applicants should note that:- The salary shown is the full time equivalent salary, the actual salary will be paid pro rata for the hours worked. To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page. If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description you will require to speak with the recruiting manager, who is: Malcolm Cullen, Team Leader Telephone: 01631 567817 Email: malcolm.cullen@argyll-bute.gov.uk Reference: ARB18843/ 001444 Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page. Please also note that we do not accept CVs, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy.
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Private Sector Housing Enforcement & Tenancy Liaison Officer
Tamworth Borough Council - Tamworth, Midlands
£35,570 to £40,444 a year
HybridTemporaryFull time
TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL REGULATORY SERVICES, COMMUNITY SAFETY & PARTNERSHIPS Private Sector Housing Enforcement & Tenancy Liaison Officer £35,570 to £40,444 per annum plus essential car user allowance Hybrid working contract 37 hours per week Temporary contract for 18 months (with potential for extension at the end of this period) Located in the heart of Staffordshire, Tamworth is a vibrant and well connected borough with a rich heritage and a growing population of over 77,000. With strong transport links, an evolving town centre, green spaces, leisure and cultural attractions, it is a great place to live and work. Working for Tamworth Borough Council means making a real difference for local people, as part of a skilled and ambitious workforce supported to do its best in a positive and empowering environment. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Tamworth Borough Council’s private sector housing team to play a key role in improving housing standards across the borough. Reporting directly to the private sector housing team leader, you will deliver the Council's statutory private sector housing enforcement and tenancy regulation functions. You will investigate poor housing conditions, unlawful practices and tenancy-related complaints within the private rented sector, taking proportionate and effective enforcement action to protect residents and improve housing standards. The role will involve working closely with landlords, tenants, housing solutions colleagues, legal services and external partners to resolve complex housing issues, prevent homelessness and ensure compliance with housing legislation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced housing professional looking to make a real difference in the lives of residents while working in a challenging and rewarding regulatory environment The role will include: • Investigating complaints relating to disrepair, poor housing conditions and breaches of housing legislation. • Conducting inspections using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS). • Preparing schedules of work and serving statutory notices. • Monitoring compliance and undertaking enforcement action where necessary. • Investigating unlawful eviction, harassment, discrimination, retaliatory eviction and unlawful rent increases. • Providing specialist advice and guidance to landlords and tenants. • Preparing evidence and case files for civil penalties, prosecutions, cautions and Rent Repayment Orders. • Representing the Council at court and tribunal hearings where required. • Working with housing solutions colleagues to prevent homelessness arising from private rented sector issues. • Supporting landlord engagement initiatives, forums and awareness campaigns. • Assisting with HMO licensing and other private sector housing regulatory functions. • Supporting the development of housing strategy, enforcement policy and private sector housing initiatives. This is a hybrid working contract with a requirement to undertake site inspections, property visits and meetings across the borough. The post holder will be designated as an essential car user. We have an extensive benefits package including flexible working, a non-contributory health scheme, Local Government pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, discounted gym membership, and payment of professional fees (where applicable), for further details please refer to the application information document on our website. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work in the UK check, medical clearance and DBS check. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Mel Bramich Private Sector Housing on 01827 709388 or Lisa Hall, CSP and ASB Manager on 07588 591365. For further information and to apply please visit Tamworth BC Jobs. Late applications and/or CVs will not be accepted. Agencies need not apply. If you have any queries about the recruitment process, please contact recruitment@tamworth.gov.uk. Closing Date: 3 November 2026 Interviews 13 November 2026 Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) - We cannot stop anyone from using AI to help write application content. Used right, it can be a great tool. If you choose to use AI, then use it as a helper rather than relying on it wholly to write your application. Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting In the event of exceptionally high levels of response, we reserve the right to close the post before the date stated to prevent the number of applications received being unmanageable. Therefore, you are advised to submit your completed application as soon as possible to have the best chance of being considered. Following the closing date, the Recruiting Manager will shortlist, and you will be notified. Tamworth Borough Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We operate two guaranteed interview schemes which support individuals who meet all the essential criteria to be guaranteed an interview for a vacancy. The Disability Committed Employer scheme supports applicants with a disability and the Veterans Guaranteed interview scheme supports those defined as veterans, military spouses/partners and cadet instructors. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks are required for relevant posts. We are committed to ensuring that people are not disadvantaged in accessing our services. We will make reasonable adjustments for those people that need further assistance, depending on the individual’s needs, further guidance can be found in our Reasonable Adjustments guidance Equality and diversity | Tamworth Borough Council. Public facing roles are covered by the Fluency Duty as outlined in section 78 of the Immigration Act 2016, to serve the public it is vital that those working in public facing roles can communicate in English with members of the public receiving local authority services.
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Early Years and Childcare Sector Development Support Officer
Surrey County Council - Woking, Surrey
PermanentFull time
This full-time, permanent role has a starting salary of £34,660 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. We are excited to be recruiting a new Early Years and Childcare Sector Development Support Officer to join our fantastic Early Years Commissioning team based in Woking. This role is open to hybrid working with the right balance. As a team we split our time between collaborating with colleagues in the office (approximately 20% of your working week) and working remotely, including from home. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (pro rata for part-time hours) plus bank holidays Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About The Role This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children and families across Surrey. By supporting parents, childcare providers and colleagues, you will help ensure families can access high-quality childcare and early education, giving children the best possible start in life. Your work will contribute to securing sufficient, sustainable and inclusive childcare provision across the county, with a focus on ensuring children who need additional support are able to access the services they need. Through accurate data management, provider engagement and community support, you will help improve outcomes for children and families while supporting Surrey's vision that everyone can achieve their full potential. Your key responsibilities as a Commissioning Support Officer will include: Managing the team's shared inbox, responding to and directing enquiries from childcare providers, parents and partners Providing information and signposting on childcare provision, funded early education and relevant support services Collecting, maintaining and analysing childcare sufficiency data, liaising with providers and keeping accurate records using spreadsheets and databases Supporting the planning and delivery of community engagement events, including preparing resources and providing information to attendees Providing administrative support to the team, including organising meetings, maintaining records and coordinating office bookings Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills: Experience in Early Years, or another similar relevant field An understanding of Early Years Funded Early Education Entitlements and Statutory Guidance, including Safeguarding responsibilities and the impact of disadvantage on families and children IT confidence including: MS applications and creating/editing webpages Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including diplomacy and discretion and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and partners Understanding of how to gather and analyse data and information Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise conflicting deadlines The role holder will need to have the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of the role. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and answer the following 4 questions: What interests you about working in the Early Years Commissioning Team, and how does your knowledge and experience make you suitable for this role? Please describe your understanding of the current Early Years Funded Entitlements and the role they play in improving outcomes for children, and supporting families to access high-quality childcare. What is your approach to organising and prioritising your work when managing multiple competing demands? Please tell us about your experience of using digital systems and data to support your work. This could include collecting information, maintaining records, analysing data or producing reports. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 25.10.2026 with interviews planned to follow. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation and will move to new authorities in April 2027. This role is currently employed by Surrey County Council and will remain so until then. If you are employed by Surrey County Council on 1 April 2027, your employment will transfer under TUPE arrangements to one of the new councils, with your current terms and conditions protected. The provisional allocation for this post is West Surrey, subject to final confirmation through the wider transition process later this year. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum shortlisting criteria as displayed on the advert, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Senior Early Years and Childcare Sector Development Officer
Surrey County Council - Reigate, Surrey
HybridPermanentFull time
This permanent role has a starting salary of £48,698 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. We have a great opportunity to join our Early Years and Childcare Sector Development Team as a Senior Early Years and Childcare Sector Development Officer. The position will be based in East Surrey, with a current work base location at Woodhatch Place in Reigate. We support hybrid working with the right balance. We come together in person for 1 days per week on average (20% of the working week), typically rotating between Woodhatch Place and Victoria gate. We then support working from home the rest of the time when you are not in the community visiting providers. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About The Role The Early Years and Childcare Sector Development Team supports early years and school-age childcare providers across Surrey to deliver sustainable, high-quality provision. We provide advice on sufficiency, funding, business sustainability and market development, helping ensure families can access the childcare they need. This role will lead on the development of school-age childcare provision across East Surrey. A typical day could include supporting the opening of new childcare settings, visiting providers, advising on business planning and financial forecasting, reviewing self-audits and promoting best practice through the playwork principles, including the delivery of training. Whilst school-age childcare will be your primary focus, you will also contribute to the team's wider work with the early years sector. Using data and intelligence, you will identify areas of need, inform Surrey's childcare sufficiency planning and help shape strategies that improve access for children and families, particularly those who are most vulnerable. Working in partnership with a range of stakeholders, you will also support with delivering the national free breakfast club programme, helping schools already involved and supporting new schools as the programme expands. The role includes line management responsibility for an officer within the team, providing supervision, professional support and development opportunities to help drive high-quality practice. By joining the Early Years and Childcare Sector Development Team, you will play a key role in shaping Surrey's childcare landscape, strengthening provider sustainability, expanding high-quality provision and helping ensure children and families can access the services they need to thrive. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills: Level 6 Qualification in Early Years, school-age childcare or a similar related field, or significant experience in a related field. School-age childcare/relevant experience and progression in previous role A good knowledge and understanding of Early Years Funded Early Education Entitlements and Statutory Guidance, including Safeguarding responsibilities. Understanding of the impact that additional needs/deprivation/ disadvantage has on the early years and school-age childcare sectors Understanding of sufficiency and market management Evidence of building professional relationships with providers and communities working in a multi-disciplinary approach Ability to lead on work with a range of internal and external partners including education/health/social care The ability to lead on projects and achieve outcomes within a set timescale Experience in supporting and delivering training presentations A full driving licence and a vehicle you are able and willing to use to travel around the county To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: What do you think will be the key priorities/challenges within the first 6 months of the role? What motivated you to apply for this role and what knowledge, skills and experience do you bring? Give an example of a time when you worked with a range of partners - such as schools, early years providers, health, social care, or community organisations - to achieve a shared outcome for children and families. What was your role, and how did you build effective and productive relationships? Describe the types of data you have used in your current or previous roles (for example: sufficiency data, demographic trends, financial information or quality indicators). How did you analyse this data, and how did your analysis influence your decision making‑ or improve outcomes for children and families? The job advert closes at 23:59 on 25th October 2026 with interviews planned to follow. Local Government Organisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to new unitary councils in April 2027. Your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of these new councils, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Senior Early Years and Childcare Sector Development Officer
Surrey County Council - Surrey
£48,696 to £52,864 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
This permanent role has a starting salary of £48,698 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. We are excited to be hiring two Senior Early Years and Childcare Sector Development Officers to join our fantastic Early Years and Childcare Sector Development Team. One position will be based in East Surrey, with a current work base location at Woodhatch Place in Reigate, and one position will be based in West Surrey, with the current work base location at Victoria Gate in Woking. We support hybrid working with the right balance. We come together in person for 1 days per week on average (20% of the working week), typically rotating between Woodhatch Place and Victoria gate. We then support working from home the rest of the time when you are not in the community visiting providers. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About The Role The Early Years and Childcare Sector Development Team supports early years and school-age childcare providers across Surrey to deliver sustainable, high-quality provision. We provide advice on sufficiency, funding, business sustainability and market development, helping ensure families can access the childcare they need. A typical day in this role could see you supporting the opening of new nurseries or school-age childcare settings, visiting sites across the county, and guiding Officers with expert advice on business planning and financial forecasting. Using data and intelligence, you will identify areas of need, inform Surrey's childcare sufficiency planning and help shape strategies that improve access for children and families, particularly those who are most vulnerable. Alongside this, you'll work closely with a wide range of partners - including education, health, property, legal teams, school leaders, Family Centres, parents and data analysts - to ensure children can access high-quality early years and childcare provision, ensure that the early years funded entitlements are delivered effectively, and strengthen the early years and school-age childcare sector through engaging and high-quality training. The role includes line management responsibility for an officer within the team, providing supervision, professional support and development opportunities to help drive high-quality practice. By joining the Early Years and Childcare Sector Development Team, you will play a key role in shaping Surrey's childcare landscape, strengthening provider sustainability, expanding high-quality provision and helping ensure children and families can access the services they need to thrive. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills: Level 6 Qualification in Early Years or a similar related field, or significant experience in a related field. Early Years/relevant experience and progression in previous role A good knowledge and understanding of Early Years Funded Early Education Entitlements and Statutory Guidance, including Safeguarding responsibilities. Understanding of the impact that additional needs/deprivation/ disadvantage has on the early years and school-age childcare sectors Understanding of sufficiency and market management Evidence of building professional relationships with providers and communities working in a multi-disciplinary approach Ability to lead on work with a range of internal and external partners including education/health/social care The ability to lead on projects and achieve outcomes within a set timescale Experience in supporting and delivering training presentations A full driving licence and a vehicle you are able and willing to use to travel around the county To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 5 questions: What do you think will be the key priorities/challenges within the first 6 months of the role? What motivated you to apply for this role and what knowledge, skills and experience do you bring? Give an example of a time when you worked with a range of partners - such as schools, early years providers, health, social care, or community organisations - to achieve a shared outcome for children and families. What was your role, and how did you build effective and productive relationships? Describe the types of data you have used in your current or previous roles (for example: sufficiency data, demographic trends, financial information or quality indicators). How did you analyse this data, and how did your analysis influence your decision making‑ or improve outcomes for children and families? Please confirm whether you are interested in the position advertised in the East, West or Both. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 25th October 2026 with interviews planned to follow. Local Government Organisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to new unitary councils in April 2027. Your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of these new councils, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Specialist Apprentice Public Health Analyst
Reading Borough Council - Reading, Berkshire
£40,444 to £43,149 a year
HybridApprenticeshipFull time
37 Hours per week - Full Time – Fixed term for 36 months Are you passionate about using data to make a real difference to people's lives? Do you have strong analytical skills and want to develop specialist expertise in public health intelligence. We're looking for an ambitious and motivated individual to join our Public Health Team as a Specialist Apprentice Public Health Analyst. This exciting opportunity combines hands-on experience with a fully funded Level 7 Health and Care Intelligence Specialist Apprenticeship, helping you develop advanced analytical skills while contributing to important public health projects across Reading. Working alongside experienced Public Health professionals, you'll analyse health, care and population data to understand local needs, identify health inequalities and provide evidence that supports decision-making, service improvement and better outcomes for residents. You'll gain valuable experience in epidemiology, statistical analysis, research, evaluation, data visualisation and population health intelligence. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. We support hybrid working, it’s important to us that working arrangements are designed to enable our employees to excel and within this role you’ll have the opportunity to work in a way that suits your lifestyle. About The Role: Alongside your role, you’ll complete the Level 7 Health & Care Intelligence Specialist apprenticeship. The programme combines taught and assessed learning with on-the-job development. To find out more about the apprenticeship visit: https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0830-v1-0 As part of our Public Health Intelligence Team, you’ll work with health, care and population data to understand the health needs of our communities and help shape evidence-based decisions. Your work could include: Analysing population health data to identify trends, emerging issues and health inequalities. Working with complex health and care datasets and applying statistical, epidemiological and analytical methods. Contributing to Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) outputs, health needs assessments, neighbourhood profiles, service evaluations and epidemiological reports. Developing dashboards, reports, infographics and presentations that turn complex analysis into clear, accessible insights. Supporting public health surveillance and the monitoring of local health trends. Designing and supporting evaluations, surveys and analytical studies. Working with colleagues and partners across the Council, NHS, academia and the voluntary and community sector. Using evidence and intelligence to support service planning, commissioning, strategy and policy development. Developing your own analytical expertise while sharing knowledge and supporting analytical capability across the team. You’ll have the opportunity to work on a varied portfolio covering areas such as population health, health inequalities, health improvement, health protection, healthcare public health, research and evaluation. About You: We're looking for someone who is curious, analytical, takes initiative and is eager to learn. You'll have: GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent). A relevant degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) or social science (e.g. Public Health, Psychology, Geography, Economics, Accounting) subject, a related field that includes substantial mathematical content, or equivalent analytical experience. Experience of working with record-level data and applying analytical and statistical methods. Strong numerical, data analysis and problem-solving skills. The ability to interpret and communicate complex information to a range of audiences. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. A commitment to professional development and completing the apprenticeship programme. Experience of analysing large, complex datasets and of working with analytical tools such as Power BI, SQL, R, Python or SPSS would be advantageous but is not essential.
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Public Health Assistant Early Years
NHS Jobs - Tunbridge Wells,
£25,760 to £27,476 a year
PermanentFull time
As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net, quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further. The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve. Find out more about the community difference here. Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
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14916 - Patient Public Involvement Manager
The University of Edinburgh - City of Edinburgh
£50,253 to £61,759 a year
HybridTemporaryFull time
Grade UE08: £50,253 to £61,759 per annum, pro rata if part time School of Genetics and Cancer / CMVM Full time: 35 hours per week Fixed term: for 24 months with potential for extension The Opportunity: How can we meaningfully integrate the lived experiences of cancer patients and the public into our scientific research to ensure our discoveries are relevant, ethical, and focused on what matters most to patients? We are looking for a specialist in the field of Patient Public Involvement (PPI) in research to develop, influence, lead and deliver local and national PPI strategy for the Cancer Research UK Scotland Centre. The focus of the role is to embed the use of PPI in fundamental and translational cancer research to improve the quality and impact of our research, and to provide specialist expertise and knowledge and support to enhance the development of research and funding applications. You would work collaboratively, providing expertise and support across the Cancer Research UK Scotland centre and its partners. Be part of something bigger — where your work has real impact and your development matters. The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We are a large University covering a wide range of activities. In Professional Services, we support the University’s research and teaching, offering many career and role specialisms. This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working. This role is conditional on a successful PVG and Disclosure Scotland check.
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