AddressPublic Health Service Lead – Behavioural Science
Grade 6 - £49,498 - £61,269 Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review
Woodcock Street, Birmingham
Permanent, 36.5.hrs per week – Hybrid working
About Us
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled individual to join our multi-disciplinary Public Health Division in a Service Lead role. This is a rare opening to join the Public Health team within the largest unitary Local Authority in the country and lead work that contributes to Birmingham being a bold city. The Public Health Division is engaged in a dynamic and diverse range of innovative work at a local, regional, national and international level.
About the Role
We are looking for a Behavioural science specialist who will apply a high level of knowledge and skill to lead and make Birmingham City Council a leader in using Behavioural sciences across the wider Public Health Team. This new role will provide leadership and programme management of Behavioural science of the Behavioural Science Team, across the Division and into wider Behavioural Science and into the wider health and care system. Of particular significance is a culturally competent approach to Behavioural science. The post holder will help us, and our residents thrive and be safer, healthier, and more sustainable. The post holder will undertake and deliver the specialist / technical elements of embedding Behavioural science on a range of organisation wide projects which could include supporting the refresh in our approach to maximizing NHS health checks programme, supporting approaches to maximum benefit uptake to address cost of living and support our Bolder Healthier Champion programme.
This full-time position will be within the Deputy Director team focusing on our Behavioural Science agenda. Birmingham has a growing reputation on an international stage for its role in responding to health inequalities and improving the lives of its citizens.
Skills & Experience
This is an ideal opportunity for somebody who:
- has substantial experience of working with a wide range of partners and stakeholders in supporting Public Health outcomes, for example elected members and the commissioners and providers of health and care services.
- is able to interact with the diverse communities of Birmingham and is passionate about reducing health inequalities.
- has experience of delivering performance and governance arrangements and developing and implementing improvement programmes in line with agreed priorities.
- understands the role that the health and wellbeing board and its sub-Forums can play to improve health and wellbeing.
- has demonstrable knowledge and understanding of Public Health priorities and Behavioural science policy environment.
- has substantial experience of developing and coordinating the delivery of major projects in complex and challenging environments; and
- has experience in developing staff through both formal and informal opportunities.
Additional Information
For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact: Makeda Fleming, PA to the Deputy Director to book a conversation with the hiring manager on email makeda.fleming@birmingham.gov.uk
Please note CVs will not be considered.
When applying, you are to pay particular attention to the person specification and job description.
Please note we are hosting a webinar with the hiring manager the Deputy Director. This will be hosted online on Friday the 26th of April 2024 at 13:000. We do ask you attend prior to applying Recruitment - Behavioural Science Service Lead Tickets, Fri, Apr 26, 2024 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities we serve. Our data tells us that for this level of role, ethnic minorities are underrepresented and therefore we will use positive action to support us to achieve diverse shortlists. This may mean that recruitment times are a little longer, but we think this is worth it to achieve our aim.
Closing date: 12 May 2024 at 23:59.
Ref: BCC1931
We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.
Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.
Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).
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