Health Improvement Officer

Student Wellbeing

This is an exciting role based within the university wellbeing team and working in close partnership with the Students’ Union.

You will be joining a supportive and dedicated team developing and implementing university led student health improvement campaigns.

You will work with the university Health Improvement Team and the Students’ Union to identify, address, and respond to the health and wellbeing needs of students. You will be required to promote health and wellbeing campaigns as part of our HealthyU programme.

With an understanding of the higher education context and current issues affecting students you will use your knowledge, skills, and creativity to lead and plan health promotion campaigns and events across all of our UK campuses. To effectively deliver successful campaigns you will be organised and imaginative, with excellent people skills. You will work in partnership with a variety of university and Students’ Union groups and departments ensuring equal access to health promotion campaigns.

You will have a degree or equivalent in health or related subject or experience of health promotion work. You will also have knowledge of current issues affecting students. You will be highly motivated, organised and a good communicator.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has a passion to reduce health inequalities, improve student experience and contribute to making the University of Nottingham a safe and inclusive environment.

The University of Nottingham is committed to providing generous employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential. As a university employee, you will have an excellent choice of benefits and rewards, including access to fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes. You will have 26 days holiday, plus university closure days and bank holidays and a highly attractive pension scheme.

This position is offered on a permanent basis. Hours of work are full time (36.25 hours per week). Job share arrangements may be considered.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Denise Eaves, Health Improvement manager. Email: denise.eaves@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.