4 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Public Health Consultant to lead strategic initiatives focused on improving the health and wellbeing of residents.
This role will influence public health outcomes through data-led insights cross-sector collaboration and leadership on public health issues.
The successful candidate will contribute to shaping a newly formed public health team within a modernised organisational structure.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
Lead on improving population and planetary health through evidence-based interventions.
Act as a strategic lead and change agent to deliver outcomes from national frameworks (Public Health NHS and Social Care).
Influence and work across organisations and systems including Health and Wellbeing Boards and wider partners.
Provide leadership and strategic public health advice across policy and commissioning teams.
Address complex public health issues with evidence-informed recommendations.
Drive innovation and flexibility within the team to meet evolving population needs.
Lead areas such as Public Health Intelligence Healthy Lifestyles and Older People and CVD.
Skills/Experience:
Non-UK trained applicants must provide evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.
Must meet CPD requirements per the Faculty of Public Health or recognised body.
Strong leadership and influencing skills across organisational boundaries.
Excellent understanding of public health frameworks and outcome measures.
Experience managing complex public health issues and advising on system-wide decisions.
Strategic flexible and creative thinking aligned with service transformation.
Additional Information:
The closing date: 21/08/2025.
This is a part-time hybrid role (15 hours per week) with some on-site work required monthly.
Master s in public health (or equivalent qualification).
Inclusion on the GMC/GDC Specialist Register or UKPHR for Public Health Specialists.
UK-trained applicants must hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT).
Non-UK trained applicants must provide evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT. Must meet CPD requirements per the Faculty of Public Health or recognised body. Strong leadership and influencing skills across organisational boundaries. Excellent understanding of public health frameworks and outcome measures. Experience managing complex public health issues and advising on system-wide decisions. Strategic, flexible, and creative thinking aligned with service transformation.
Education
Master s in public health (or equivalent qualification). Inclusion on the GMC/GDC Specialist Register or UKPHR for Public Health -trained applicants must hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT).