Health Improvement Officer – Partnerships & Inequalities

Job Description

2 Year Fixed-Term Contract

As a Health Improvement Officer - Partnerships and Inequalities at the London Borough of Harrow, you will have the opportunity to play a vital role in improving the health and wellbeing of residents across the borough. Working within the Public Health team, you will support the delivery of key public health priorities, helping to reduce health inequalities and improve outcomes in areas such as substance misuse, tobacco control and wider health improvement initiatives. Through the development of strategies, needs assessments, action plans and evaluations, you will contribute to evidence-based programmes that make a real difference to local communities.

This is a highly collaborative role that involves building and maintaining strong relationships with a wide range of partners, including NHS organisations, voluntary and community sector groups, local authority services and regional stakeholders. You will lead and support projects that bring partners together to address complex public health challenges, ensuring that local services are responsive to the needs of Harrow’s diverse population. The role offers the opportunity to apply public health knowledge and analytical skills to shape and deliver effective interventions, while translating national and regional priorities into practical local action.

Harrow Council is committed to promoting equality, inclusion and continuous improvement, making this an excellent opportunity for a passionate public health professional to develop their career while creating a positive impact. In this influential role, you will represent the Council within multi-agency partnerships, contribute to strategic decision-making and help drive initiatives that improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities. If you are motivated by partnership working, innovation and the opportunity to improve the lives of residents, this role offers a rewarding and meaningful career opportunity.

The sucessful Candidate will have:

• Demonstrable experience of leading complex projects or workstreams involving multiple stakeholders, while working independently and with minimal supervision.
• Ability to apply public health principles, evidence and data to develop effective solutions within statutory, governance and policy frameworks.
• Knowledge and understanding of public health, particularly in relation to tackling health inequalities, substance misuse, tobacco control and wider health improvement priorities.
• Experience of analysing and interpreting complex information to support recommendations, service improvements and decision-making.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt plans in response to changing circumstances while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present information and data clearly and effectively in both written and verbal formats.
• Strong partnership-building and interpersonal skills, enabling productive relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience of working in a customer-focused environment, with a commitment to delivering high-quality services and excellent customer care.
• Strong research skills, including the ability to undertake desktop and face-to-face research to inform projects, strategies and service development.
• Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills, including coordinating meetings, producing accurate minutes and ensuring timely follow-up actions.

Interviews will take place, in-person on Wednesday 23rd September 2026.

For more information, please refer to the Role Profile/ Selection Criteria

About us

Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.

Other information

Support for candidates visit:Harrow.gov.uk Our behavioural indicators roles below G11 and above G11 Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits

Important Note

To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our equality statement.

As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at resourcing@harrow.gov.uk

London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures.

Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.

Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration.

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