Location: Walsall Council Assignment Duration: Initial 3 months with a further 11 months, dependent on performance Pay Rate: £18.72 - £20.98 per hour (PAYE) Work Mode: Hybrid
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive Smokefree Engagement Officer to support smokefree initiatives by promoting tobacco cessation and reducing exposure to second-hand smoke. Working within Public Health and with Environmental Health, you will engage with local workplaces and communities, advocating for smoke-free environments and increasing access to stop smoking services. This role requires strong stakeholder engagement, project management, and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and promote smoke-free initiatives in collaboration with businesses and communities across Walsall.
Work with HR teams and local stakeholders to implement and enforce smoke-free workplace policies.
Co-ordinate brief advice training to be delivered to Walsall's frontline staff to motivate employees/residents to quit tobacco
Raise awareness through engagement activities, presentations, and public health campaigns.
Collect and analyse data to evaluate the impact of smoke-free initiatives and improve service delivery.
Attend Walsall's Tobacco Control Alliance and collaborate with regional and national partners
Requirements:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence a variety of stakeholders.
Self-motivated, able to work independently and manage a portfolio effectively.
Experience in public health, community engagement, or policy advocacy is desirable.
Knowledge of the tobacco control agenda and smoking-related health risks is an advantage.
A National Council for Smoking Cessation Training (NCSCT) qualification is beneficial but not essential.
A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle are required.
Work Arrangements:
Field-based role with regular travel to workplaces in Walsall.
Flexibility to work from home for administrative tasks.
Some evening or weekend work may be required to meet service needs.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to make a tangible impact on public health.
