Your New Organisation
Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.
Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovate environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work life balance. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.
Your new role
Southend City Council are looking to appoint a part-time (22.2hrs per week) Health Improvement Officer in a fixed-term capacity until 31st March 2027. The successful candidate will be part of the Public Health Team, who focus on the council’s contribution to delivering the Government’s ambition of creating a smoke-free generation. This will be achieved through the development and implementation of the Stop Smoking Service Delivery Plan. The post-holder will support the Southend Stop Smoking Service, promoting a range of settings, service options and safer alternatives to smoking; deliver national, regional and local campaigns to support residents to set a quit date and quit smoking; promote harm-reduction activities to reduce and stop vape use amongst young people; and strengthen partnership working and delivery with health and social care practitioners, voluntary sector and local communities. The part-time days are flexible, and hybrid options are available, depending on the needs of the team.
What you’ll need to succeed
To be successful in this position, you must have knowledge of smoking cessation services along with having a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in smoking cessation programmes. You will hold or are looking to achieve the NCSCT Qualified Smoking Cessation Advisor accreditation.You need to have knowledge and understanding of the harmful effects of smoking, smoking as an addictive behaviour, withdrawal, and relapse. Also, have a clear understanding of the range and appropriate use of different smoking cessation interventions. Knowledge of NICE guidance, NCSCT and OHID standards relating to the treatment of smoking cessation is essential, along with the ability to motivate and enthuse others to stop smoking with behavioural support and advice.
What you’ll get in return
When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the “Why Work For Us?” tab.
*** Please note that salaries and holiday entitlement will be pro rata’d in line with the advertised hours for this position.
What you need to do now
If you are interested in this role, please click ‘apply online’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
If you would like a copy the Job Description, please click here
If you are wanting further information that isn’t in the JD, please contact Nathalie Nathalie.s@hays.com
Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.
All applicants for this role will require an enhanced DBS check.
The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief.
