Public Health Policy & Programme Officer

Why Southwark?

We are the largest social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a diverse and growing population.

At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities.? Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.

What You'll Be Doing

The Public Health Division are recruiting a Policy and Programme Officer for the Healthy Place team on a 2-year fixed term basis. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop Southwark’s approach to supporting healthy environments. The role works in partnership with colleagues across the Council and community, focusing on public health leadership in housing, planning and the social, environmental and commercial determinants of health.

This post is a varied role that involves: taking a health in all policies approach to collaboration; developing and comm...