Public Health Programme Officer – digital and partnership engagement

Salary range: £40,182 - £42,060 p.a. inc. London weighting
Contract: Fixed term (18 months)
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time

An Exciting Opportunity…
Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.
The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us. The Post

We are looking to recruit a Public Health Programme Support Officer – digital and partnership engagement, to support on the development, implementation, and rollout of digital solutions related to health promotion and reducing health inequalities in Brent. The focus initially will be to support with the delivery of the ‘Joy App’ rollout across the Borough, by assisting with the development and management of the ‘Marketplace’ (directory) element, helping to build, shape and maintain a single database of services for all council, NHS and voluntary sector services across Brent.

The postholder will be responsible for the day-to-day administration and management of the directory, providing digital and management support ensuring information on services and support offers is accurate and updated regularly. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in improving access to local preventative services, helping to reduce demand and diverting pressure away from costly services, while promoting independence and improving outcomes for residents.

The Person

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic person, with a good level of digital expertise to provide programme management support for the delivery of digital platform rollout across Brent. In addition to supporting with the development and management of improved metrics of data visualization tools, including insights dashboard, the postholder will be crucial in improving access to local services, enabling residents to receive holistic, high-quality support and a smoother more satisfying digital experience when interacting with local services.

The postholder will have

• Good knowledge of digital platforms, case management systems and project management software,
• excellent analytical skills to provide actionable insights to support data-driven decision-making processes,
• understanding of and be up to date with emerging digital trends and a good experience in developing impactful digital content to improve the way residents access information and support in the Borough
• deep understanding of issues affecting communities and will be passionate about improving access to services and reducing health inequalities.

Why join us?

We know people achieve their best when they feel valued. At Brent, you’ll benefit from:

• Up to 33 days annual leave (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays
• Excellent pension with generous employer contributions (LGPS)
• Hybrid and flexible working options available for most roles
• Supportive family-friendly policies for parent, guardians, and carers
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial support such as education sessions, childcare deposit loans, and season ticket loans
• Travel perks including affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme, and great onsite facilities
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career
• Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure, and entertainment

Closing date: Thursday 11 June 2026 (23:59)