Public Health Practitioner

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Public Health Practitioner on a full time, permanent basis.

At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.

The role includes an expectation to work from our Time Square office 1–2 days per week, alongside flexible working arrangements.

About you...

We are looking for an ambitious, innovative and self-motivated individual to join our team as a Public Health Practitioner to support a range of public health workstreams.

As a Public Health Practitioner you will have a unique opportunity to further develop your specialist public health competencies.

You will be educated to degree level or have equivalent relevant experience, as outlined in the person specification.

About the team...

We are a small, ambitious Public Health team, supported not only within our organisation but also by the wider East Berkshire Public Health system.

We are extremely agile and receptive to change and team members feel inspired within their roles to deliver and can clearly see the difference they are making to our local residents.

Key responsibilities...

• To contribute to key public health outcomes by supporting the development and delivery of evidence-based Public Health programmes and projects, working as part of cross-directorate and organisational project teams, in collaboration with external partners.
• To lead on defined programmes and projects in agreement with the Public Health Advanced Practitioner and the Consultant in Public Health, including budget and staff management, and reporting to senior officers and committees.
• Work in collaboration with colleagues to ensure a public health approach is central to all organisation and system-wide business as usual, taking a lead in certain areas when required. This work involves multi‑agency collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to deliver agreed prevention priorities.

Our benefits...

• 28 days annual leave increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.
• Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Paid employee volunteering scheme.
• Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).
• Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
• Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.

Find out more about all our benefits or see the candidate pack.

Our values...

At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Reasonable adjustments...

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. Find out more about reasonable adjustments.

Interview date

Interviews will be held on 21st May 2026 (provisional date)

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.

Want to ask us a question?

For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:

Tanvi Barreto, Public Health Principal

tanvi.barreto@bracknell-forest.gov.uk

Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.

We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.

Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.

No agencies please.