Public Health Trainer

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Hours: 37 per week 

Salary: NJC Grade H1 - £39,481 - £42,123 per annum

Closing Date: 16th September 2026 at 23:59pm

Help strengthen the public health workforce and improve population health 

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our public health team.  This role offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in public health while supporting the development of a workforce that is confident in delivering key public health messages and prevention strategies.

You will contribute to the design and delivery of training sessions, workshops and resources that support staff and partner organisations to embed public health principles into everyday practice.  The role will also provide opportunities to work on population health analysis, health improvement initiatives, and programme evaluations.

The post is ideal for someone with an interest in public health, prevention, health inequalities, and workforce development, who is keen to gain practical experience in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Candidates without the level 5 training qualification will be assisted as part of their probation and ongoing development and can reflect this in the support section of their application. 

For an informal discussion, please contact: helen.cook@blackpool.gov.uk

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/vulnerable adults. This post is subject to satisfactory reference history of at least two years, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of Right to Work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and amendments to the exemptions order, which mean that certain offences are ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed, guidance on the "filtering" of offences can be found at New filtering rules for DBS certificates (from 28 November 2020 onwards) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)