Public Health Officer - Psychosocial Wellbeing - CMB2673e

Salary: £46,579 to £47,665 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Carlisle / Hybrid working

Contract: Fixed Term, 6 months

Job Overview

Cumberland Council is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Public Health Officer to coordinate the development of an ambitious psychosocial wellbeing programme.

Psychosocial wellbeing is a key public health priority for Cumberland, reflecting local challenges linked to mental health and suicide, substance misuse, domestic abuse, trauma, neurodiversity, loneliness, social connection and wider health inequalities. The successful candidate will play a central role in bringing together partners from across the Council, NHS, voluntary sector and local communities to develop and coordinate a programme of work that improves wellbeing and builds resilience across our population.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative public health practice and make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents across Cumberland.

What You Will Do

• Coordinate the development and implementation of Cumberland's psychosocial wellbeing programme.
• Support programme governance, stakeholder engagement and partnership working.
• Gather and analyse evidence, intelligence and best practice to inform programme development.
• Organise workshops, meetings and engagement activities with partners and communities.
• Develop project plans, reports, briefing papers and presentations for senior leaders.
• Support the identification of opportunities for service improvement, prevention and early intervention.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of trauma-informed and evidence-based approaches across the wider system.
  
  

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.

We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.

Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

Guaranteed Interviews

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicantsas long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

• Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
• Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).
  
  

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments

We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailingResourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk.

While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Claire King by email at Claire.King@cumbria.gov.uk

Application and Interview information

• Closing date: 27/09/2026
• Interview date:Week commencing 02/10/2026
  
  

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.

Please Read The Supporting Information

• Post Specification
  
  

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

• Our Staff Benefits
• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council