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.

Public Health Practitioners

We have an exciting opportunity for 3 new Public Health Practitioners to join our Public Health Team at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full-time, permanent basis.

As Public Health Practitioner, you will lead on a varied and exciting programme of work aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of residents. The key purpose of the role is to work with colleagues and partners to help reduce unfair and preventable differences in health and wellbeing across our communities, so that everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Our vision is for all residents and communities in Wokingham Borough to be healthy, happy and safe.

You will support the development, delivery and management of a wide range of programmes and projects, using flexible and matrix approaches, informed by local priorities and need.

We are recruiting 3 public health practitioner roles, one for each of the following portfolios:

• NHS Health Checks and community public health
• Population mental health
• Health protection and sexual and reproductive health

If you have a specific interest in any one or several of these roles, please state this within your Personal Statement and we will take this into consideration.

⭐Staff Benefits⭐

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

⭐Generous Annual Leave – 28 days annual leave (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays

⭐Local Government Pension Scheme

⭐GP Helpline - Available 7 days a week

⭐Employee Assistance Programme - Including a 24/7 Your Care Helpline

⭐Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines

⭐Free Onsite Gym - Located at Shute End Offices, Wokingham

⭐Salary Sacrifice Schemes - Including Car and Cycle to Work schemes

⭐Local & Lifestyle Discounts - Save on shopping, entertainment, dining out & more

⭐Move through Menopause Course

⭐Sports & Social Group Activities – Including running, football, cricket & more

⭐Learning & Development Opportunities

⭐Employee Networks

⭐And more!

Key responsibilities:

• Support the development, delivery and project management of public health programmes, with a view to improving health outcomes for the local community and addressing health inequalities.
• Work in collaboration with colleagues across the council and other agencies, to support the development, implementation and coordination of public health programmes.
• Supporting commissioning and de-commissioning of services by contributing to health equity impact assessments, cost–benefit analysis, business cases and service specifications to agreed deadlines.
• Support the development of evidence-based needs assessments, strategies and action plans to meet identified local health needs.

Candidate requirements:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience in public health or related field
• An understanding of population health and its inter-relationship with other factors, as well as the political and organisation sensitivities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentations, with an ability to vary style to meet the needs of the audience
• Experience of working with stakeholders and project sponsor/s demonstrating the ability to negotiate, persuade and influence

Our Area:

Wokingham Borough Council has recently been ranked 2nd most productive council in England by the Impower Productivity Index, recognising our strong performance and efficient use of public money.

Wokingham Borough sits in the heart of Berkshire and has excellent transport links to Reading and London. It includes a historic market town, welcoming villages and miles of beautiful countryside.

We have high‑performing schools, thriving businesses and a strong sense of community. With good public facilities, a growing local economy and low crime rates, it’s a great place to live and work. We’re also committed to becoming a Marmot Borough, focusing on prevention, early intervention, and reducing inequalities across our diverse community.

Click the link below and apply today! 

Alternatively, to arrange an informal discussion about the role, contact public.health@wokingham.gov.uk. Strictly no agencies.

Closing date: Sunday 28th June 2026 at 11pm

Interview date: Week commencing 6th July 2026

AI in Applications:

We recognise that candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the preparation of their job applications. When used appropriately, AI can be a helpful aid in structuring responses, checking clarity, and improving presentation.

However, applications must reflect your own skills, experience and understanding. If an application appears to rely excessively on AI-generated content, it may not meet the required standard and could be rejected.

We encourage all applicants to ensure their submissions are authentic, tailored to the role, and clearly demonstrate their own knowledge, experience and suitability.

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.