Project Manager – Tobacco & Pregnancy

This opportunity is currently being offered on a fixed term contract basis of 12 months; however, if budgets allow the contract length may be extended and/or become permanent, though this is not guaranteed. If an internal council employee wishes to apply for this role, a secondment opportunity may be considered (please state this on your application).

To coordinate the development, implementation, delivery, and evaluation of a broad portfolio of evidence-based services such as: tobacco control, pregnancy, young people, military, acute, and community healthcare teams. These multidisciplinary projects support the achievement of local and national targets relating to tobacco control and health inequalities.

To act as the focal point for partnership development and networking about the tobacco control agenda across the region and Medway.

To work in the context of the Tobacco Control Plan and the Public Health Outcomes Framework to reduce health inequalities.

Represent the service at all senior-level management meetings locally, nationally, and regionally.

This position will also include delivering formal presentations and training to a range of clinical and non-clinical teams, i.e., GPs, Health Professionals, Committees, Local Authority meetings, Regional and National meetings, Senior Managers meetings, and other key stakeholders.

They will be responsible for the Operational Management of the named services, including staff and performance management, coordination and attendance at events, and marketing and promotional activity. This role also includes being responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and monitoring processes and procedures, which support team delivery.

To act as the lead for the local Medway Maternity Strategy partnership meetings and support the Senior Manager at the NHS Long Term Plan meetings.

To keep up to date with the latest evidence, national guidance and protocols and work in the context of the Tobacco Control Plan, NICE Guidance, and the Public Health Outcomes Framework to reduce health inequalities.

In return we offer you:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Generous local government pension scheme package
• Access to wider training and development qualifications
• Flexible working scheme
• Travel plan discounts
• Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker
• Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service
• Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers
• The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/

Our organisation:

Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.

Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.

We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.

Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.

If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Julia Thomas on julia.thomas@medway.gov.uk

Important Information-

Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile

Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement

Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction.

For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online

Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.

Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.

How to apply

Please be advised that we only accept online applications submitted through JobsGoPublic ATS

If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.

All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.