Job Description

Advanced Public Health Officer| 8031| Temporary contract until 1 June 2026 | 42,463 to 46,732 per annum (Scale K) | 37 hours per week | County Hall, Norwich

We are recruiting for a secondment opportunity for one year until June 2026 to work within the Norfolk County council public health team, to progress the vision of the integrated care system on addressing health inequalities as a system. Close working with the ICB is expected for this role.



The Advanced Public Health Officer role will appeal to applicants with a rich understanding of policy and action to improve people's health and wellbeing that are able to transfer their skills and knowledge to this exciting opportunity.



The postholder will deliver high quality programmes of work, including reports, projects and coordinating complex programmes, to contribute to the objectives of the team. They must have strong partnership working and communications skills.



We are looking for someone who can articulate what action can improve resident and community wellbeing and is able to outline the path that to ensure we and our partners can address issues and remove barriers.



You will be confident in working with people from across sectors, motivated and innovative, delivering presentations and project outcomes to senior officers, and working with community leaders and experts by experience to ensure that action is relevant and effective.



We invite applicants who have a strong background in delivering on population health, individual behaviour change, working with and for communities, and those who understand the wider determinants of health.



You will have a structured approach to achieving the vision of the team, and able to collaborate with others to get there. Clear sightedness and ability to manage and disseminate complex information to a broad audience, as well as turning strategy into action are key skills that are required or can be developed in this exciting role.



For further information please contact



Nadia Jones nadia.jones@norfolk.gov.uk or Shelley.ames@nhs.net



Please submit an application by 13 May 2025



In person interviews at Norfolk County Council County Hall are anticipated to be held on the week commencing Monday 19 May 2025



These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:



Competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working - dependant on your job role and business need. Financial benefits such as: ' Norfolk Rewards' our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out. A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers Relocation expenses (where applicable) An advance of your expenses if you travel for work Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants' pensions. Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility) A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job

Before you apply, we recommend reading the full

and Person Specification

to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here.



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We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position.

Redeployment closing date: 4 May 2025 at 23:59

All other applicants closing date: 13 May 2025 at 23:59

We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate.


We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county.




We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation.




We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.