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Job details Job reference REQ16310 Date posted 09/02/2024 Application closing date 26/02/2024 Location Civic Office/Hybrid Salary Grade 9 \xc2\xa337,363 - \xc2\xa341,438 Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Public Health Attachments

Public Health Improvement Co-ordinator (Walks & Wheels) Job description

Based at: Civic Office/Hybrid Working

Salary details: Grade 9 \xc2\xa337,363 - \xc2\xa341,438

Contract Type: Temporary fixed term until 31st March 2026, Full Time 37 Hours Per Week

Closing date: 26th February 2024

There\xe2\x80\x99s never been a more exciting time to join City of Doncaster Council.

We are passionate about Doncaster \xe2\x80\x93 it\xe2\x80\x99s a great place to live, do business and visit.

We have plenty to shout about \xe2\x80\x93 Doncaster is the UK\xe2\x80\x99s best connected location, we have many major developments in the pipeline, a vibrant urban centre with a thriving arts and cultural scene, sport and leisure attractions, wonderful green spaces and a fascinating heritage. We firmly believe, as do our partners, that Doncaster is the place to be with a bright future and ambitions ahead of it. But don\xe2\x80\x99t just take our word for it \xe2\x80\x93 anyone joining the council, can look forward to expanding their knowledge and skills in a dynamic, creative and nurturing environment while truly making a difference to the communities we serve.

Doncaster Council\xe2\x80\x99s Public Health team are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with a passion for Public Health to be part of their Wider Determinants Team. The link between good health, wellbeing and physical activity has a strong evidence base and this post will be at the forefront of developing our strategic vision to improve health utilising our local assets, enabling residents to lead healthy and fulfilling lives.

The post-holder will work in partnership with various council departments, particularly our Transportation and Get Doncaster Moving Teams to further develop, Walks & Wheels, an Active Travel Social Prescribing pilot in Doncaster. You will also work in collaboration with other strategic partners across Team Doncaster to promote and build the project.

The post-holder will be responsible for leading on the continued implementation of the pilot and therefore will be comfortable working in an agile, responsive and flexible environment. It is expected that the post-holder will work some of their time at the point of delivery, currently Woodfield Park in Balby, as well as the Civic Office.

Key elements of the post will be to:

Lead the performance management of the delivery of specific initiatives by providers and sub-contractors in line with Active Travel England and the City of Doncaster Council (as the accountable body) procedures.

Continue to build on the collaborative, multi-agency approach by continuing to develop, implement and sustain a managed network of stakeholders ensuring appropriate and regular liaison, collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Take a proactive approach to sharing good practice locally, and regionally and nationally via a variety of knowledge sharing platforms.

Continually source training and information that will enhance skills and knowledge of behaviour change, social prescribing and active travel to relevant partners. This may include GPs and practice staff, social prescribers and active travel service providers.

Work with our Evaluation partner, Systra and the service provider to evaluate and monitor the pilot, which will include a variety of methods such as consultations, surveys, workshops and research and produce reports to a variety of stakeholders.

Ensure effective management of resources and finance, in line with Department for Transport and Doncaster Council (as the accountable body) procedures including the commissioning, procurement and management of a wide range of service delivery arrangements including any contract monitoring and management.

We are looking for candidates with an understanding of the benefits of active travel in relation to improving health and wellbeing. The post holder should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Further details about the responsibilities and requirements of the role are contained in the job profile and role summary.

In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, local government pension scheme and access to a range of staff discount and flexible benefits schemes. Visit our

page to find out more.

Shortlisting 27th February 2024.

Interviews 6th March 2024.

If you would like to discuss this post please contact Caroline Temperton on 01302 734481.

Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community where we strive to improve the quality of life for all. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share these commitments.

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