Job Opportunity: Project Lead (Healthy Behaviours)

Location: Endeavour House, Suffolk (Hybrid working available)
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Contract: 6 months
Salary: Competitive day rate offerd

On behalf of our client, Suffolk County Council, we are seeking a passionate and experienced Project Lead (Healthy Behaviours) to join the Public Health and Communities directorate. This is a unique opportunity to lead and shape initiatives that influence workplace health, promote active lifestyles, and support long-term wellbeing strategies for Suffolk's communities.

About the Role

As Project Lead, you will play a vital part in delivering public health programmes and resources that support Healthy People, Healthy Places, and Healthy Futures. You will lead key workstreams with a focus on:

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  Workplace Health: Develop an evidence-led business case for workplace wellbeing and coordinate a cohesive offer for local businesses.
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  Feel Good Suffolk Website: Curate and enhance content to boost user engagement, accessibility, and dementia friendliness.
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  Sport England Programmes: Support the delivery of community-based physical activity initiatives.
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  Cross-cutting Public Health Projects: Contribute to additional programmes around physical activity, health checks, and health inequalities.

This role requires a confident communicator and collaborator with strong project management skills, ideally with a background in public health, health improvement, or related fields.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Experience and Skills:

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  Proven project management experience in health, education or community sectors
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  Ability to analyse and present complex data in a clear, user-friendly way
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  Strong interpersonal, influencing, and facilitation skills
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  Experience working with multi-agency partners across sectors

Knowledge:

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  Sound understanding of public health theory and practice
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  Familiarity with health inequalities, workplace wellbeing, and community health

Qualifications:

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  Relevant degree or equivalent experience in public health or a related field
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  Evidence of ongoing professional development

Personal Attributes:

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  Creative, adaptable and evidence-driven
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  Committed to equality, inclusion, and making a real difference
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  Strong alignment with Suffolk County Council's WE ASPIRE values

Why Apply?

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  Work for a forward-thinking local authority with people and communities at its heart
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  Make a meaningful impact on public health outcomes in Suffolk
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  Enjoy a supportive and flexible hybrid working environment
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  Collaborate with a network of passionate professionals across sectors

Apply Now

If you're a dynamic project lead looking for a role where your work truly matters, we want to hear from you!
Please contact 01473 558914.