Public Health Officer – Children and Young People

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.

Do you want to help improve the lives of children, young people and families across Bath & North East Somerset? This exciting opportunity will see you contribute to high-profile public health programmes, work with a wide range of partners, and support initiatives that create lasting positive change in our communities.

About the Team

This role sits within the Public Health and Communities Team and will support the development, delivery and evaluation of programmes that improve outcomes for children, young people and families across Bath & North East Somerset.

About the Role

Working with schools, early years settings, health services, community organisations and council teams, you will help deliver health improvement initiatives, support strategic partnerships, co-ordinate projects and events, and use public health data and evidence to inform local action. You will also support commissioning activity, stakeholder engagement and community consultation to help shape services and ensure the voices of children, young people and families inform programme development and delivery.

The role will contribute to key priorities including the Children and Young People's Plan, Best Start in Life agenda, and Public Health Schools and Early Years Programmes, helping to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for children, young people and families across Bath and North East Somerset.

About You

You will be educated to degree level (or equivalent experience) in a relevant area such as public health, nutrition, behavioural science or similar. You will have experience of developing health improvement initiatives in a range of settings, managing complex projects and working in partnership with stakeholders and partners. You will also have experience of co-ordinating communication campaigns, facilitating workshops and presenting information to groups.

Sponsorship - We regrettably cannot offer sponsorship for this role.

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Claire Davies, Public Health Development and Commissioning Manager, Claire_davies@bathnes.gov.uk

Interview date: 08/12/2026

No Agencies Please.

Please note: that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

*Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of of external applicants.

About Bath and North East Somerset Council.

Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits

At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion athttps://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity

We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW

The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.