Job Description

Public Health Strategist - Grade 8 - 47,532-51,522pa

London Borough of Havering is looking for a talented and experienced public health strategist to join its Public Health Team.

About Us

London Borough of Havering is an exciting place to live and work. The third largest London borough, Havering is a collection of distinct communities with their own history and character, set in large areas of green belt. The majority of the workforce works remotely, but where it is necessary for staff to travel to the borough, Havering benefits from excellent transport links into the centre of London, Essex and beyond.


The Public Health Team is a friendly, energetic team of people which is passionate about protecting the health of the population and improving health and wellbeing outcomes.

About the Job

For this post, we keen to hear from candidates with demonstrable experience of working on Healthy Weight, who have the skills and knowledge to take forward the complex programme of work arising from the Havering Healthy Weight Strategy 2024-2029

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As a Public Health Strategist, you will apply your knowledge to provide specialist advice and support, contributing to the delivery of priority work streams. You should be familiar with interpreting surveillance data and information, and be confident in communicating and presenting complex information to diverse audiences in a way that different groups can understand.

About You

You will have demonstrable previous experience working on healthy weight and other related programmes. With a passion for improving population health and wellbeing, you will be enthusiastic about building and working in partnership with stakeholders and communities across Havering.


You should have a degree in Public Health or other a relevant subject, or equivalent experience. You should have sound knowledge of public health policy and strategy, needs assessments, literature reviews, epidemiology, health protection and health inequalities, and be able to evidence experience of applying this knowledge in practice.


You will be expected to participate in continuing professional development.

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 31 August 2025 by 11.59 pm

however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.


You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interviews dates to be confirmed.

Additional Information

We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering.


The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.

We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

*About Us

With its excellent transport links into central London, extensive town centre regeneration and the highest concentration of green space anywhere in London, Havering has a unique offer as a place to live, work and visit. By making the most of its position and opportunities, Havering is becoming a hub for start-ups and expanding businesses, as well as construction, logistics, engineering and manufacturing industries.
Find out why you should work for Havering Council .