Healthy Lifestyle Coach (Stop Smoking)
Ref: 166559
Salary: £30,518 p.a. pro rata, plus benefits
37 hours per week
FTC Until 31/03/2027 with the possibility of extension subject to funding
Swindon Borough Council are on an exciting journey to transform service delivery. We want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that’s who we’re doing it for – the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you’ll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It’s all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.
Your next role
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Specialist Stop Smoking Advisor to join our Specialist Stop Smoking team in Swindon. This role focuses on supporting people who smoke to successfully quit through the delivery of evidence-based, person-centred stop smoking interventions. You will provide behavioural support alongside advice on stop smoking medications and nicotine replacement therapies, helping individuals develop the confidence, motivation and skills needed to achieve a smoke-free life. Working with referrals from primary care, community pharmacies, hospitals, maternity services and community partners, you will deliver support in a range of community settings, meeting clients in locations that are convenient and accessible to them, including community venues, GP practices and other local hubs. You will play a key role in reducing smoking prevalence, tackling health inequalities and improving health outcomes across the borough.
The ideal candidate will have experience supporting behaviour change in a health, public health or community setting, with a strong understanding of motivational interviewing and person-centred approaches. You will be confident working independently within the community, engaging with individuals from diverse and underserved communities, including those with complex needs, and building trusting relationships that encourage sustained behaviour change. Excellent communication, organisational and record-keeping skills are essential, along with the ability to manage a varied caseload. A relevant qualification or training in smoking cessation, health coaching, public health or a related field is desirable, together with experience delivering smoking cessation interventions and supporting people to quit smoking using behavioural support and evidence-based treatments.
You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act “for the effective performance of a customer-facing role”).
You will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Your next package
Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details.
As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.
For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It’s why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you’ll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We’ll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we’ll achieve our vision of a prosperous, re-vitalised Swindon together. And you’ll be proud to say it was made better with you.
Please see our Vision and Values page for more details and our new Swindon Plan.
Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don’t meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.
Your next steps
Please read the role profile, which is available in the documents section to the righthand side of the page. To submit an application for this role, select Quick Apply.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early so early applications are encouraged.
Before applying for a secondment it is essential for all employees to discuss their availability for release with their line manager before applying. Should permission not be forthcoming then they should refer the matter to their Head of Service.
For further information about the role please contact Hassan Adam, Programme Manager, [email protected].
As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. Read our statement of commitment to equality & inclusion.
If you are experiencing technical issues submitting your application, please email [email protected]
Closing date: 22 July 2026
Interview date: 30 & 31 July 2026
