Location: Various locations Contract Type: Fixed term – 2 years
About this opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Public Health team at Westmorland & Furness Council. This is a full-time post, working with partners in a Council committed to placing people at the centre of everything we do and enabling our residents to lead healthy, happy lives.
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual for this newly created role, which offers a unique opportunity to contribute to key areas of work informed by the Council Plan and Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy.
In addition to supporting the Council’s statutory public health duties, you will help develop and commission significant strategic programmes and services, while working with local communities and partners to create positive change.
Who we are looking for…
You will play a vital role in supporting the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of public health projects across a range of priority themes, initially including (but not limited to):
You will work collaboratively with internal teams, external partners, and communities to contribute to evidence-informed programmes and interventions that improve population health and reduce health inequalities.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive individual with a relevant degree or equivalent experience. You should be passionate about improving health and wellbeing, confident in managing multiple projects, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential - you will need to engage with a wide range of stakeholders and produce high-quality reports and updates for various audiences. You will also bring first-rate organisational abilities, the flexibility to work across a range of priorities, a good understanding of key public health challenges, and a clear commitment to reducing health inequalities across our local area.
Key responsibilities
What can we offer you!
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)
Would you like to find out more?
For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:
If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Cathryn Beckett, Public Health Senior Manager, cathryn.beckett@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk.
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 3rd August 2025 - Extended to 4th August 2025
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.
Westmorland and Furness Council are now able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles. Please note, we cannot guarantee the eligibility of all of our roles, therefore, if you would like more information on roles that may be eligible please visit the government website - Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK.
Safer Recruitment & DBS
At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.
