We’re looking for a dynamic, motivated and organised individual with leadership experience to join our new School-Aged Health Improvement and Prevention Service, delivering targeted health promotion in schools and community settings across Cambridgeshire.
As a Youth Health Improvement Co-ordinator, you’ll be leading the planning and local delivery of public health interventions and helping to reduce health inequalities for children and young people. You’ll work with a team of co-ordinators to support a Youth Health Improvement Practitioners and work closely with education staff, external agencies and commissioners.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Leading delivery of our Catch Your Breath workshops throughout Cambridge City
- Supporting our sexual health co-ordinator to deliver the C-Card Scheme and sexual health initiatives
- Supporting schools to achieve Healthy Schools Accreditation
- Using NCMP, referral data and outcome measures to shape local delivery
- Co-ordinating KPIs and data reporting
- Building and maintaining partnerships with schools and local networks
- Promoting service resources and managing local engagement campaigns
What we’re looking for:
- A background and relevant qualification in public health, education, youth work or a related area
- Strong leadership or project management experience
- Experience working in or with schools or community health services
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
- Knowledge of safeguarding, data protection and behaviour change principles
- Ability to manage a varied caseload, work flexibly and travel across Cambridgeshire
What we offer
- CPD opportunities and access to MHFA and MECC training
- Opportunities to help shape a new, county wide service
- A supportive and collaborative team culture
- Employee Assistance Programme and travel reimbursement
- Hybrid working model
- Flexible working arrangements
Special conditions
- This post requires an enhanced DBS check
- Access to a vehicle and full UK driving licence (business use)
Willingness to work weekends or evenings as required
Is this role for you?
If you are and would like to be part of an innovative and ambitious team, we would very much like to hear from you.
You should have an outstanding record, excellent communication skills, and a focus on detail and quality.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Closing date: July 21, 2025 5:00 pm