Programme Manager - Tobacco Control

Salary: £48474 - £54266 Shift hours: 37 2 year Fixed Term Contract. 37 hours per week. An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in the Public Health team, leading on the Public Health Tobacco Control portfolio, specifically delivering the Government’s Smoke Free Generation project. We are looking for someone who has the ability to lead from the front, be innovative in their thinking and champion a Smoke Free Coventry across multiple key partner organisations. The post will: Lead the development, delivery and programme management of multiple tobacco related public health programmes and projects Target key population groups based on health needs and data to improve health outcomes Implementing evidence-based and innovative strategies to reduce smoking prevalence Effectively evaluate the impact of programmes, projects & service redesign Provide advice and guidance to support the commissioning of services that lead to the delivery of improvement in health outcomes Work within the City Council's commissioning and procurement processes Lead on the development of sub-regional working for relevant programme areas For an informal chat about the role please contact Catherine Aldridge at: Catherine.AldridgeCoventry.gov.uk Significant experience in project management with an ability to lead and influence to achieve action and outcomes Demonstrate excellent communication skills with experience of influencing, negotiating and appraising across a variety of key stakeholders Experience of working in partnership with a range of statutory and voluntary sector partners, along with the ability to manage multiple demands, work methodically and achieve targets / deadlines Skilled at prioritising work, managing time and working autonomously under pressure to deliver to deadlines and grant reporting Able to lead and work strategically across a range of sectors and create trusted relationships Have a passion for reducing health inequalities Be keen to develop and learn new knowledge and skills in a supportive team environment Our workforce data shows that men, people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities and people from the LGBTQ community are under-represented, so we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with other protected characteristics as set out within the Equalities Act 2010 from applying for this post. If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you. Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria: Members of the Armed Forces and veterans Are currently in care or have previously been in care If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable. Interview date(s): w/c 9th December 2024 Reference: coventrycc/TP/250/10327