Smokefree Engagement Officer
Smokefree Engagement Officer
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Job Description
We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Walsall to assist with the appointment of a Smokefree Engagement Officer on a 3-month contract likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: 17.72 - 22.56 per hour
Summary:
We are looking for a motivated and experienced Smokefree Engagement Officer to support the delivery of national regional and local tobacco control objectives including Walsalls Tobacco Control Plan. The role will focus on creating and supporting smokefree workplaces with an emphasis on organisations whose staff are less likely to engage in health improvement initiatives. This is a hybrid role with office attendance expected on Wednesdays and the flexibility to plan your own diary for site visits and remote working.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement strategies to engage local businesses in smokefree initiatives.
- Advise employers on enhancing and implementing smokefree workplace policies.
- Deliver staff training awareness sessions and resources to support smokefree practices.
- Promote smoking cessation services and encourage participation among employees.
- Collaborate with public health teams regulatory services and external partners to address broader tobacco control priorities.
Qualifications:
- Degree in a relevant field (e.g. Public Health Health Promotion or related discipline).
- Minimum 12 months recent experience in public health with a strong focus on tobacco control or smoking cessation.
- Knowledge of smoking cessation approaches tobacco control legislation and public health strategies.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (or ability to travel to sites as required).
- Ability to work independently manage own diary and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication engagement and influencing skills with experience in working face-to-face with stakeholders.
Please note:
- You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
- You should have right to work in U.K
- This role requires an Basic DBS
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary though assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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Employment Type
Full Time
