Health and Wellbeing Officer

About Us

North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity to contribute towards improving and protecting the health and wellbeing of people in North Somerset. We’re looking for a talented Health and Wellbeing Officer to support the project management and implementation of North Somerset’s Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2025-2028 and Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2024-2029.

The role will include project management to ensure progress in delivery, implementation, monitoring and promotion of the above-mentioned strategies and action plans. In addition, this role will include responsibility for creating, commissioning, and/or implementing interventions that are part of the Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy and supporting the delivery of established programmes by taking a lead role for managing specific projects. Activities will be undertaken alongside colleagues across North Somerset Council and in collaboration with other partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Organise, lead, and report on the quarterly monitoring of the implementation of the Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2025-2028 and bi-annual monitoring of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2024-2029.
• Contribute to project management and operational support for development and delivery of North Somerset’s Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2025-2028 and Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy, including use of corporate project management tools.
• Take a lead role in direct delivery of specific aspects of the Joint Health and Wellbeing strategy, including developing, commissioning, and/or delivering interventions or grant programmes included in the strategy, with clearly identified outcomes within an integrated service framework, which aim to improve health and wellbeing outcomes and reduce health inequalities. 
• Support engagement and co-production with service users, stakeholders and communities to inform service design and development and the delivery of accessible and equitable person-centred services. 
• Prepare or contribute to the preparation of written reports, progress reports, presentations, and materials relating to the strategy, including planning and providing support to relevant meetings or multi-agency groups linked to strategy development and implementation.
• Analyse, interpret and use data, health intelligence and information to identify local health needs and make recommendations to support decision making. 
• Communicate effectively with multi agency partners, colleagues and people using local services, both verbally and in writing. This includes leading effective partnership working through forums and meetings in support of health and wellbeing and reducing inequalities.

For more detail see attached job description.

Work Style

At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.

This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:

• 1-3 days in the office fortnightly
• Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.
• Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.

About You

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about improving population health and reducing health inequalities, and who possesses the following skills and experience:

Essential Criteria:

• Practical experience in supporting strategy development and implementation.
• Experience in project and programme management, including establishing processes, prioritisation, and planning and co-ordination of projects and activities, working to plans, and adapting such plans as necessary.
• Practical experience delivering services or projects through commissioning and partnership arrangements, to support evidence based public health and health improvement approaches.
• Sound understanding of implementing effective population and community-based public health interventions
• An up-to-date knowledge of public health services and effective health improvement strategies.
• Good influencing and negotiating skills to work with partners in the development, project management, promotion, and implementation of strategic plans and interventions.
• Ability to communicate, consult and engage effectively with a wide range of audiences, members of the community, and stakeholders, about health and wellbeing matters and on issues which may be complex, sensitive or contentious, whilst understanding and recognising professional boundaries.
• Ability to critically analyse health data and research, and translate this into local recommendations, interventions, or actions.
• Problem solving skills and judgement – ability to facilitate self and others to solve problems, break down complex issues into manageable parts, and think through the implications of decisions.
• Good written and verbal presentation, communication and report writing skills, demonstrating

Desirable Criteria:

• Approved specialist qualification in public health, health improvement, or related discipline, and practical experience of translating knowledge into practice. 
• Relevant professional registration e.g. UK Public Health Register
• Experience of supervising/managing others, including team members, volunteers and/or work experience students, within the same field of work.
• Experience of working with a range of partners to achieve a shared goal.
• Demonstrable experience in, and commitment to, public health action aiming to reduce inequalities.

What We Offer

At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• Local Government Pension
• Opportunities for professional development
• Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums
• Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year
• Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team
• Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes

Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.

How to Apply

If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Contact Information

For further information about the role, please contact Helen Yeo, Mental Wellbeing and Community Development Manager at helen.yeo@n-somerset.gov.uk

Important Information

As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.

Interview Date: Monday 28 July 2025

Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.

Equal Opportunities

At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.