Birmingham City Council is looking for a motivated and organised Public Health Programme Officer to join its Food System Team within the Public Health Division. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to work that improves the health and wellbeing of Birmingham’s residents, reduces health inequalities and supports the development of a healthier, fairer and more sustainable food system.

Working with colleagues and partners across the Council, the NHS, universities, voluntary and community organisations, food businesses and other stakeholders, you will support the delivery of the Birmingham Food System Strategy and action plan. You will contribute to a varied programme of work, including initiatives relating to food insecurity, healthy and sustainable diets, healthier food environments, behaviour change, community food projects and food system literacy. The role also offers opportunities to contribute to innovative national and international projects, including Horizon Europe-funded initiatives such as Bauhaus Bites and REGENSOILL.