Public Health Practitioner - Harm Reduction

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: H3 SCP36-40 £47,181 - £51,356 per annum

Closing Date: 8^th July 2026

This post is open to employees currently On Notice/At Risk and Internal.  Please note applications from employees currently On Notice/At Risk will be given priority. On Notice/At Risk employees should complete the application form as normal, upon submission you must email the Recruitment Team – recruitment@blackpool.gov.uk to ensure that your application form is marked as priority.

Join us in making a real difference in Blackpool!

We’re looking for passionate, skilled practitioner to join our exciting Public Health Team. This is your chance to work in a vibrant seaside town, supporting adults at risk of harms from drugs, alcohol and mental health issues. You’ll play a key role in coordination and management of service provision, collaborating with statutory stakeholders, voluntary organisations, and health partners to deliver creative, person-centred solutions.

What you'll do:

Lead delivery of Harm Reduction contracts and initiatives in Blackpool

Lead procurement exercises and commissioning arrangements for services in your portfolio.

Initiate and manage relationships with key representatives across the project partnership and with broader stakeholders across the Fylde Coast

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid & flexible working for work-life balance.
• Protected CPD time, diverse training packages
• Generous annual leave plus option to buy extra days.
• Employee Assistance Programme and staff benefits scheme.
• A supportive, visible management team and structured induction.

 If you’re passionate about working in Public Health, committed to professional growth, and want to make a difference in Blackpool, we’d love to hear from you!

For an informal chat, contact:
Tom High – tom.high@blackpool.gov.uk

to view the Job Description.

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