About the Team and the Role
We have an exciting opportunity within Warwickshire County Council’s Public Health Mental Health and Harm Reduction team for a Public Health Principal position.
Main responsibilities will include:
- Supporting a collaborative approach to harm reduction work in Warwickshire
- Co-ordinating Warwickshire's new Synthetic Opioid Preparedness plan
- Monitoring real time surveillance data of drug-related deaths in Warwickshire
- Co-ordination of Warwickshire's Local Drug Information System
- Co-ordination of Warwickshire's Drug Related Deaths and Harms sub-group
- Contributing towards Warwickshire's Drug and Alcohol Strategic Partnership and leading the delivery plan refresh
- Supporting the development and implementation of Warwickshire's alcohol-related harm action plan
The work that this role will undertake will support with harm reduction and prevention of drug and alcohol related deaths. The Public Health Principal will work closely with partners across Warwickshire to ensure a co-ordinated response to drug and alcohol use across the county, guided by local data. As you will be working with a variety of stakeholders, it is important you have strong written analytical and communication skills.
This is an exciting and challenging time to work in the Public Health Team. If you are committed to achieving the best outcomes for people across Warwickshire, our team can help you make a difference through high-quality professional support, supervision, and excellent learning and development opportunities.
Join us in shaping and delivering services effectively to meet the needs of all communities we serve. Apply now to be part of a diverse and inclusive team committed to making a difference!
For further information please see the Job Description and Person Specification below;
Public Health Principal
Working for Warwickshire – This is the difference you make
Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them!
At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire’s economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best.
Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit: Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage – Warwickshire Pension Fund'
The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.
Click here to view the benefits at Warwickshire County Council.
Additional Information
The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.
We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible. We don't want to keep you waiting so we will be starting the initial shortlist and assessment process while the job advert is running. Please check your emails or applicant account via our jobs portal for any updates on your application.
If you are applying for this role on a secondment basis please ensure you have permission from your line manager.
To discuss the role please contact Laura Pain – laurapain@warwickshire.gov.uk
Closing date: Monday 26th May
Interview date: Tuesday 10th June
Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.
Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce. See more
