Public Health Programme Support Officer

Public Health Programme Support Officer

Are you passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of others? If the answer is yes, this may be the job for you! As a public health team our goal is to improve, promote and protect the health and wellbeing of the residents of Wandsworth and Richmond. Both boroughs have different and dynamic populations, presenting us with a fantastic opportunity to address a wide range of population health challenges. The Programme Support Officer will play an essential role in supporting the functioning of the Children and Young People and Targeted Interventions team through providing project management and administrative support.

About the role 

We are looking for someone with enthusiasm and a passion for helping others to support us to achieve the best health outcomes for the residents of Wandsworth and Richmond. You will have exceptional administrative, and project management skills, as well as an eye for detail. Prior public health or local authority experience is desirable but not essential.

The role involves a number of key activities, such as:

• Providing administrative support to the Consultant in Public Health and Children and Targeted Interventions Team and, to ensure the smooth running of the department. This will include dealing with enquiries and any other activities required within the service.
• Coordinating a range of administrative functions including diary management, writing agendas, minute taking, information collection and dissemination, coordination of filing systems and management of invoices and potential other finance-related duties.
• Supporting programmes and projects, including data handling, data filing, team organisation and coordination. You will also need to be confident in financial administration including invoice management.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

The successful applicant will have:

• A project management qualification or evidence of equivalent experience.
• Be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Be able to communicate effectively and sensitively orally and in writing.
• Be able to work as part of a team and deal with a wide range of professionals at all levels internally and externally and will be key along with the ability to demonstrate a meticulous eye for detail.

Closing Date: 7th May 2026

Shortlisting Date: 11th May 2026

Interview Date: 26th May 27th May 2026

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