East Sussex County Council
Health Improvement Specialist (INTERNAL)
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Job Opportunity: Health Improvement Specialist (Secondment)
Are you passionate about preventing ill health and addressing health inequalities in our communities? If you thrive when working in collaboration with others, then we want you to be a part of our dynamic team in Public Health!
Role Overview
An exciting 15-month secondment opportunity (maternity cover) has arisen within Public Health (Adult Social Care and Health) to work as a Health Improvement Specialist within the Risks to Health Team.
As part of this secondment opportunity, you will provide specialist health improvement expertise – focused on the NHS Health Checks programme and Alcohol – to enable improved health outcomes across East Sussex. Working closely with primary care and our Integrated Health and Wellbeing Service, you'll provide leadership to and support the delivery of the NHS Health Checks Programme with the aim of increasing invites and uptake, reducing inequalities and improving the quality of checks. You’ll also co-ordinate a range of workstreams that support the implementation of the East Sussex alcohol harm reduction strategy 2021-2026, as well as lead on a refresh of the strategy, working in collaboration with key partners. Finally, you will chair both the East Sussex CVD Prevention Group and the East Sussex Alcohol Alliance and facilitate coordinated action to improve CVD prevention and alcohol-related health outcomes.
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Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist health improvement expertise focused on the NHS Health Checks programme and Alcohol
- Support the delivery of the NHS Health Checks Programme
- Co-ordinate a range of workstreams that support the implementation of the East Sussex alcohol harm reduction strategy
- Lead on a refresh of the East Sussex alcohol harm reduction strategy
- Chair the East Sussex CVD Prevention Group and the East Sussex Alcohol Alliance
Requirements
- Strong interest in Public Health areas: NHS Health Checks programme and Alcohol
- Experience of developing, delivering and evaluating health improvement initiatives across multi-agency environments
- Effective partnership working and engagement across organisations and sectors
- Effective influencing, negotiation and persuasion skills to motivate and change the behaviour of individuals, groups, and organisations to achieve health improvement outcomes
- Ability to think creatively, work to deadlines and manage a diverse workload
Application Information
Please download the job description and person specification for more information.
This is a secondment opportunity which is only available to existing ESCC employees. Please review the Secondment Policy for more information.
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To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and an expression of interest. When writing your expression of interest, be sure to address how you meet all the essential criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests and why you are interested in the role.
Interviews will take place in-person at County Hall, Lewes on Monday 2nd November 2026. If you are unavailable on this date let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 25 October 2026. Please ensure you have agreement from your line manager before applying for the post.
Benefits
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
Contact
For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Nicola Blake, (Health Improvement Principal) to request a MS Teams call or phone call.
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