Health Improvement Officer

Health Improvement Officer

Permanent

Full time 37 hours per week

Salary NS9 £34,811 – £36,581 per annum

Are you passionate about helping people make lasting lifestyle changes that support better health and wellbeing? We are looking for a dedicated and highly motivated Health Improvement Officer to join our busy and committed Healthy Places Service Area.

As Health Improvement Officer, you will work collaboratively with a wide range of partners—including internal council services, voluntary groups, community organisations, health professionals, and businesses—to support residents with their health needs. You'll lead initiatives that place our residents at the centre of a holistic approach to improving wellbeing, particularly for those in underserved areas.

The post holder will be a highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills and an up-to-date knowledge of relevant health and wellbeing interventions.

We’re an ambitious, forward-thinking Council with strong values and a culture of doing our absolute best to serve our customers. We are proud of our organisational culture and receive positive feedback from our employees. We have a programme of internal activity to ensure that the voices of our employees are always heard and that they are kept informed on all Council activity and events. From roadshows to an annual award ceremony, from reviewing working arrangements to regular craft sessions, it is incredibly important our employees are shown how valued they are and that they remain the beating heart of our workplace.

We offer:

• Enrolment in the career average local government pension scheme.
• Flexi scheme.
• Hybrid working.
• A generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service.
• Family-friendly benefits.
• One days’ paid volunteering leave.
• Lifestyle benefits platform.
• Funded health cash plan.
• Free car parking to 31 March 2028
• £10 a month gym membership at one of our four gyms in the district.

You will be working with a professional, committed and experienced team who are passionate about supporting us to deliver the objectives as outlined in our Community Plan.

For an informal chat or more information, please contact Helen Ellison, Healthy Active Lifestyles Manager on 01636 655990.

As an employer we will promote an inclusive working environment to maintain and develop a forward thinking and diverse workforce.

Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declare disabilities (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed interviews provided they have demonstrated that they meet the essential criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specifications on their application forms.

We will not accept CVs from unsolicited recruitment agencies.

We recommend you submit your application early, as we often receive a large number of applications and therefore we reserve the right to close the advert early

Closing Date: 26th November 2026

Interview: 10th December 2026