Job Description

Organisation

Southampton City Council

Service Area

Public Health

Job Location

Civic Centre

Contract Length

Permanent

Work Hours

37 hours per week

Salary

36,124 - 39,513 per annum

Special Requirements

DBS will be required

Closing Date

06/07/2025

Job Reference

15706
and Person Specification



Join our friendly public health team to make a real difference.



We are seeking a new Public Health Practitioner to support our exciting Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs strategy, working across the council and the city. You will assess population need, use evidence, and work on plans, pathways and services with others. You will work on all aspects of public health in relation to tobacco, alcohol and drugs: health improvement, health protection and health care public health. Our work is detailed and broad; fast-paced and long term; complex and changeable.



To thrive in this post, you will have a degree in Public Health or a relevant subject or equivalent professional qualification. You will need experience of working with a range of stakeholders to improve outcomes, influencing commissioning and of working to inspire change. You will have excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills and be passionate about reducing health inequalities. You will be a self-starter, collaborative and innovative. Previous local authority experience is desirable and candidates with transferable competence are welcome to apply.



Applicants will be shortlisted against the .


Our standard week is Monday to Friday with flexible working hours and arrangements. Our team currently has hybrid working. We work remotely and from the Civic Centre or other offices each week. Alternative arrangements may be possible including part-time hours of at least 30 hours per week.

W

hat we can offer you

:

Here at SCC we have a range of different perks and benefits, a few examples can be found below.


A generous local government pension scheme. Flexible working (role dependant). Up to 13 days of Flexi Leave. Hybrid working arrangements (role dependant). 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays. Online Benefits - salary sacrifice schemes, benefits and discounts. Great local transport links. Employee assistance programme with access to our health wellbeing and support.

F

or further information on our benefits package please visit

:

Employee benefits (southampton.gov.uk)

Early application is advised as we may close the advert before the stated deadline if we receive sufficient suitable candidates.

Contact details for informal discussion:

We recommend contacting us in advance to discuss the role further. Please contact Colin.McAllister@Southampton.gov.uk , Public Health Senior Practitioner, in confidence.

Interview Information:

Please note that interviews are scheduled for week commencing 11th August 2025.

Recruitment contact details:

Email: recruitment@southampton.gov.uk

Tel: 023 8083 4033

For more information about SCC please visit

Southampton City Council

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