Health Improvement Specialist Practitioner (Healthy Neighbourhoods)

Northumberland Fire Group; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Morpeth is seeking a Health Improvement Specialist Practitioner to lead community engagement initiatives focused on health improvement. The role involves collaborating with public health and community teams to enhance health outcomes and reduce inequalities in the area. Candidates must have a relevant degree and experience in public health project delivery. This full-time permanent role offers a competitive salary and generous leave benefits.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexibility in work schedule

Qualifications

• Knowledge of healthy neighbourhood public health initiatives.
• Experience of working in public health project or programme delivery.
• Ability to analyse health data for initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead approaches to engage communities about healthy neighbourhoods.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders involved in neighbourhood design.
• Address wider determinants of health to improve health outcomes.

Skills

Knowledge of healthy neighbourhood public health initiatives

Experience in public health project delivery

Community engagement skills

Data analysis capabilities

Training and capacity building

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent recognized pathway

Job description

# Health Improvement Specialist Practitioner (Healthy Neighbourhoods)## Job InformationAs a part of the Building Blocks team, you will be responsible for leading the approach to engaging communities about their place and employing a variety of healthy neighbourhood approaches to improving our residents’ health. You will work collaboratively with colleagues within the Public Health, Stronger Communities, Data Intelligence, Place and Regeneration Team, and with other stakeholders involved in neighbourhood design. This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team, working in a large and diverse county with both urban and rural places, bringing community voice to the development of healthy neighbourhoods. We offer flexible working arrangements.REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB * Knowledge of healthy neighbourhood public health initiatives, acquired through a relevant degree or equivalent recognised pathway* Experience of working in public health project or programme delivery* Experience of involving local communities in identifying their own assets and needs.* Ability to analyse available health data and evidence for public health initiatives and programmes* Ability to identify and assesses alternative approaches to health improvement and the resources required* Ability to deliver training and programmes to build capacity in health improvementFor an informal discussion about the role please contact Anne Lawson, Public Health Manager at [e-mail] INFORMATION AND BENEFITS Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities’, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work. For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website . We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including: -26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees) -Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme -Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees) To see all our excellent benefits and perks, please click Stay connected with us on social media to keep up to date with Northumberland County Council’s latest job opportunities. Facebook: LinkedIn: Further information Please note that this is a full-time permanent position, but applications on a secondment or part-time basis would be considered for the right applicant. For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes . We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email [e-mail] or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post. Alternative application format: British Sign Language: For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: dial 018001 01670 623930ROLE OF THE JOB We require an experienced Health Improvement Specialist Practitioner (Healthy Neighbourhoods) to work in the Public Health team (Building Blocks and Health in all Policies portfolio). The team focuses on addressing the wider determinants of health to improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities in Northumberland. ### Health Improvement Specialist Practitioner (Healthy Neighbourhoods)* **Salary** £39,862 - £44,075* **Frequency** Annual* **Job Reference** ncc/TP/58/2545/MP* **Contract Type** Permanent* **Closing Date** 11 January, 2026* **Job Category** Health* **Directorate** Public Health, Stronger Communities and Inequalities* **Location** Northumberland County Council, County Hall, MORPETH, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 11 December, 2025