Job Introduction
Job Title: Health Improvement Coordinator
Starting Salary: £42,839 progressing to £47,181 per annum (pro rata for part time) - Pay award pending
Hours: 37
Location: Stevenage - Hybrid
Contract Type: Fixed term contract - maternity cover until October 2027
Directorate: Public Health
About the team
This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative Public Health team dedicated to improving health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities in Hertfordshire.
An opportunity has arisen for fixed term/maternity cover position to support the development and commissioning of evidence-based public health programmes and health improvement services.
As Health Improvement Co-ordinator you will work closely with the Health Improvement Leads and Strategic Lead co-ordinating and managing a number of key projects. The projects could include mental health and suicide prevention programmes, such as the real time suicide surveillance and the Suicide Prevention Strategy implementation. Or could include health improvement services focusing on lifestyle interventions such as physical activity and cardiovascular disease prevention.
About the role
We are looking for someone with a knowledge of the principles and practice of public health who is passionate about reducing the inequalities experienced by the most vulnerable and marginalised people in Hertfordshire.
As part of the Public Health team, you will engage with other directorates within HCC and partners from the voluntary and community sector as well as the NHS, Schools, District Councils, Police, and other key agencies including commissioned programmes.
You will manage health improvement projects, which will include completing a needs assessment and a demographic profile and supporting those in the community with access to local provision. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills including report writing and giving presentations to a range of diverse audiences. Your ability to prioritise work and meet key objectives is important as is your understanding of data and IT systems.
You will play a key role in the development and delivery of specific work areas supporting projects that support the Public Health Team.
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Work on the team priorities and develop action plans for the health improvement interventions using an evidence-based approach
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Support the work of the Health Improvement Leads
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Identify, analyse and interpret the effectiveness of interventions for health improvement
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Manage various health improvement projects simultaneously
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Identify and liaise with relevant stakeholders to deliver health improvement projects through strong working relationships
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Produce reports and present to a range of audiences as required
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Own and deliver control mechanisms, using project management skills, such as project initiation documents, risk and issue logs and regular highlight reports.
About you
Essential criteria:
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Degree (preferably in a health related subject) or relevant experience
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Experience of delivering public health projects (this does not need to be within a public health team)
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Experience of partnership working
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Knowledge of principles and practice in Public Health
Demonstrate an ability to
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deliver multiple projects
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work proactively and independently
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manage own workload
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work well in a team
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communicate effectively
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have good presentation skills (verbal and written)
Desirable criteria:
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Previous experience of working in Public Health
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Public Health qualification or equivalent
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Project management qualification
We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.
This job role is Level 11. Please locate the job profile here:
Job profiles - Health and social care
For an informal discussion about this exciting role, please contact Victoria Leitner, Strategic Lead, on [email protected]
Interview dates: 16, 17, 18 September 2026
Benefits of working for us
How to apply
As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.
Secondment
This role is open to secondments for eligible employees who work for HCC. If you wish to apply on a secondment basis, you must have your line manager’s approval before submitting your application. You will be asked to confirm this within your application form. If you are not eligible for a secondment (e.g., you are currently on a fixed‑term contract that would end before this positions ends) or you indicate that your manager cannot support a secondment, your application will be considered on a fixed‑term contract basis instead.
Additional information
We are changing
Hertfordshire County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). If you are employed by Hertfordshire County on 1 April 2028, it is expected that most roles will transfer to the newly-created unitary councils on existing terms and conditions under TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings – Protection of Employment) principles.
LGR is one of the biggest changes we will face in a generation. It will reshape how we work and how services are organised and gives us a real opportunity to build something better. To find out more, visit https://www.hertfordshire-lgr.co.uk/
Disability Confident
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
English Fluency
The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.
