As the MECC Training Lead and Co-ordinator, you will:

• Lead the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of the Stoke-on-Trent MECC programme and related programmes
• Design and deliver engaging face to face, virtual and blended learning approaches
• Support organisations to embed MECC principles, behaviour-change approaches and prevention into routine practice
• Use population health intelligence, evaluation findings and performance data to identify opportunities for improvement and inform programme development
• Develop training resources, policies, procedures and quality-assurance systems
• Build productive relationships with stakeholders across local government, the NHS, VCSE sector and wider partners

Proposed interview date w/c 16th November

For more information on the role, please contact the Recruiting Manager Angela Aitken-Laird, Angela.Aitken-Laird@stoke.gov.uk

About You:

• Hold a relevant degree or equivalent qualification and experience
• Have experience of developing, delivering and evaluating training programmes
• Understands behaviour change, public health, prevention and health inequalities
• Have excellent communication facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Able to analyse data and translate findings into meaningful recommendations and improvements
• Be confident working independently, using imitative and managing competing priorities

What we offer:

• A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme
• Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes

Pre-Employment Checks:

Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre-employment checks. These may include:

• Right to Work in the UK
• Proof of address
• Satisfactory references
• Occupational Health Clearance
• Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations
• DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable for the role)

The Council will not accept any speculative CVs from employment agencies. No agency terms and conditions accompanying any such CVs will be accepted by the Council. Any unsolicited information sent by an employment agency will be treated as the property of the Council.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don't meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.