Public Health Corporate Services Officer

Job Introduction

Job Title: Public Health Corporate Services Officer

Starting Salary: £34,434 progressing to £37,280 per annum (pro rata for part time) – Pay award pending

Hours: 37

Location: Stevenage – Hybrid

Contract Type: Permanent

Directorate: Public Health

You’ll join a small, collaborative Public Health Corporate Services team central to how services are governed and delivered. The team ensures consistency, resilience and coordination across governance, compliance, digital systems, finance and performance. Working closely with senior leaders, it provides insight and oversight to support decision-making and continuous improvement in a supportive, high‑standards environment.

The Public Health Corporate Services Officer will play a key role in strengthening the capacity and resilience of the Public Health Corporate Services team. Supporting the effective delivery of governance, digital and financial functions, as well as risk management, learning and development, and performance management across all Public Health portfolios, the officer will ensure robust systems, processes and oversight are in place.

The role will lead and coordinate key areas including governance tracking, ethics approvals, directory management and internal compliance, while supporting strategic planning, reporting and programme delivery.

• Ensure the smooth running of the end‑to‑end decision‑making process for the Public Health Research and Evaluation Ethics Committee, ensuring adherence to required standards and timelines.
• Lead the management and maintenance of key governance systems, including the Public Health Governance Tracker, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance.
• Take responsibility for the management and ongoing development of the Herts Directory on behalf of Public Health.
• Promote compliance with Public Health governance processes, policies and procedures through regular communication and engagement with the Public Health teams.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships, particularly with senior leadership and Executive Support colleagues.
• Apply in‑depth organisational knowledge to support informed and effective decision‑making across governance structures.

• A recognised vocational qualification or equivalent plus broad experience in this area, or a graduate entry level with sound practical experience.
• Significant practical experience gained through working in a similar area, demonstrating a proactive, high‑quality approach to supporting corporate services.
• Understanding of the organisation’s political environment.
• Understanding of the organisation’s corporate plan and key responsibilities.
• Experience of working in a Public Health team.
• The ability to work independently, taking ownership of tasks, following through on commitments, and maintaining momentum to meet tight deadlines.
• Experience of working in a fast‑paced environment, managing multiple complex schedules and conflicting priorities, with attention to detail to deliver accurate record‑keeping and robust governance processes.
• Experience of building professional and effective working relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships at all levels of the organisation.

• A demonstrable passion for organisational effectiveness, good governance, and continuous improvement.
• Drive, enthusiasm, and a commitment to rapid learning to develop strong governance expertise.
• Transferable skills such as coordination, stakeholder engagement, high‑quality organisational skills, or managing complex information, even if gained outside a formal governance role.
• Previous experience of contributing to, coordinating, or supporting projects, demonstrating an ability to manage timelines, track progress, and work effectively with a range of stakeholders.

We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.

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