Senior Public Health Practitioner

Bexley is a great place in which to live, work or study. It has the best of both worlds - close to the centre of London but still a green, safe, and friendly place to be. And our mission is to make Bexley even better by tackling health inequalities, supporting residents to live the best lives possible and to reach their potential.

To help us achieve our ambitions we are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, team player to join our public health team. This is an opportunity for someone looking to broaden their existing knowledge of public health or bring existing transferable skills to develop a public health career.

You will build your knowledge in public health and support in the development and implementation of agreed public health programmes linked to identified local health priorities that support adults. You will contribute the development of key strategies and plans and ensure that commissioned programmes improve resident outcomes and help tackle health inequalities.

Collaborative working is integral to delivering for our residents and you will have the opportunity to work with a range of partners and stakeholders including across the local authority, the voluntary and community sector, within the NHS structure (at regional, ‘place’, and neighbourhood levels), and other relevant partners, such as housing associations and businesses.

If you are enthusiastic about making a difference to the lives of residents and developing a career in public health, then we would like to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Shanie Dengate, Telephone: 02030453610, [email protected].

About you:

You must have a formal qualification, preferably to a degree level, in a discipline relevant to the responsibilities of Public Health within a Local Authority context, or equivalent work experience.

Have knowledge of public health concepts and have a passion for improving health and wellbeing.

Have strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to write concise and evidence-based reports and briefings for a range of audiences.

Your adaptability and organisational skills will enable you to manage competing priorities, and you will remain flexible and adaptable working within the team.

Be able to work across boundaries and contribute effectively to partnership working.

Able to demonstrate your passion and commitment to ongoing professional development and your ability to deliver against the Public Health Skills and Knowledge Framework.

You want to ‘Make Bexley Even Better.’ We encourage residents to apply. 

We will offer you support in a friendly and supportive environment and assist you in your development. We will invest in you by offering training and learning opportunities where available, including working across the team and within our partnerships to develop your skills and knowledge.

More about the post:

Interviews expected: 15th September 2025.

For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached.

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.

Our Offer to you

We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.

Recruitment Information

As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on  [email protected]

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This role may be available as a development opportunity through secondment for the Council’s existing employees.  The Council’s Secondment Scheme can be found here. If this option is of interest, please contact the recruiting manager.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.