Officer Generic, Public Health (Food)

Birmingham City Council is looking for a motivated and organised Public Health Programme Officer to join its Food System Team within the Public Health Division.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to work that improves the health and wellbeing of Birmingham’s residents, reduces health inequalities and supports the development of a healthier, fairer and more sustainable food system.

Working with colleagues and partners across the Council, the NHS, universities, voluntary and community organisations, food businesses and other stakeholders, you will support the delivery of the Birmingham Food System Strategy and action plan.

You will contribute to a varied programme of work, including initiatives relating to food insecurity, healthy and sustainable diets, healthier food environments, behaviour change, community food projects and food system literacy.

The role also offers opportunities to contribute to innovative national and international projects, including Horizon Europe-funded initiatives such as Bauhaus Bites and REGENSOILL.

Key Responsibilities

As a Public Health Programme Officer, you will:

• Support the planning, coordination and delivery of public health programmes and projects aligned with the Birmingham Food System Strategy.
• Maintain project plans, action logs, risk registers and programme documentation to support effective delivery.
• Work collaboratively with partners and stakeholders to strengthen partnership working and support the Birmingham Food System Partnership and its action groups.
• Undertake research, evidence reviews and data analysis to inform programme development, policy implementation and service improvement.
• Support community engagement, consultation and co-production activities to understand local needs and help develop effective interventions.
• Contribute to monitoring, evaluation and reporting, gathering evidence of progress and impact.
• Prepare high-quality reports, briefings, presentations, consultation responses and communications for a range of audiences.
• Support equality impact considerations and initiatives designed to reduce health inequalities.
• Contribute to grant-funded programmes, commissioning activity and contract monitoring where required.
• Monitor emerging public health policy, research and practice, identifying relevant developments and opportunities.

You will work flexibly with colleagues across the Food System Team, supporting shared priorities and contributing to a collaborative and inclusive working environment.