Assistant Director of Public Health (Consultant in Public Health/Public Health Medicine)

Old Moat; Manchester; On-site; GBP 89,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local council is seeking a Consultant in Public Health to drive health equity initiatives across Manchester. In this permanent role, the successful candidate will lead projects addressing social determinants of health, collaborating with community and health partners. Ideal candidates will have higher specialist training in public health along with registration in the relevant public health registers. Join a dynamic team committed to transforming health outcomes across the city.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance up to 31 days after five years

Enrollment in UK's largest local government pension scheme

Enhanced parental and carers leave

Access to various discounts and financial benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Completed higher specialist training in public health.
• Registered with GMC/GDC or UK Public Health (Specialist) Register.
• Proven experience in health improvement and addressing health equity.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to improve health equity across Manchester.
• Work with partners to address social determinants of health.
• Manage specific health improvement portfolios.

Skills

Expertise in Public Health

Leadership in health equity

Collaboration with partners

Education

Higher specialist training in public health or equivalent

GMC/GDC Specialist Register or UK Public Health (Specialist) Register

Job description

About The Role

Location:Manchester City Council, Town Hall, Manchester, M60 2LA

Salary: Grade SS3 (£89,133 - £98,539)

Working Hours:35 hours

Contract Type:Permanent

Closing Date:Sunday29th June 2025

In Person Interviews: Mid July

Manchester is a special place. A regionally and globally significant city, it’s the nucleus of the largest metropolitan area in the north of England. Vibrant, lively, diverse, cosmopolitan and ambitious, the city continues to develop as a centre of national and international significance, where residents and businesses alike benefit from ongoing economic and social improvements.

We’re wellaware that our communities and residents face real challenges in relation to inequalities and we need to improve health outcomes across all of Manchester compared to other parts of the country. We’re totally committed to responding to this challenge, narrowing the gap between the healthiest and least healthy, and improving health and life chances across the city.

The Role

We're looking for a public health visionary

Interested? Then please watch this filmabout Manchester. Then, it's over to you: how would you picture and write the script for a sequel in 4 years' time? Becausethat's what we want, people with vision who can help with that Manchester magic.

At the heart of Manchester isspirit, friendship, ambition, diversity and drive - and we want all our communities to be part of it. For that we need an exceptional public health professional to join our dynamic team.

We have an exciting opportunity fora registered Consultant in Public Health/Public Health Medicine to join the leadership team of the Department of Public Health – driving the approach to improving health equity across the city.The Assistant Director of Public Healthwill have aspecific portfolio of responsibility for Health Improvement and Health Creation,as well as providing leadership for the department andpromoting health equity across all the domains of public health and life course areas.

The Health Improvement and Health Creation Portfolio

This role will focus on “upstream” prevention – working with partners to tackle the social determinants of health inequalitiesas well as leading life course specific workstreams for children and young people, and older people. Making Manchester Fairer (MMF) is the city’s plan to improve health equity with a strong focus on the impact of poverty, housing, work, and the environment as well as racism and discrimination – recognising that a significantof Manchester’s diverse populationdon’t have the same opportunities to be healthy and well or to reach their full potential. The Assistant Director with this portfoliowill support the DPH in leading the MMF programme and, importantly, the integrated Anti-Poverty Strategy. They will have a key role in ensuring that community voice and place-based approaches are at the heart of what we do.

We invite applications from those who have completed higher specialist training in public health or equivalent and are on the GMC/GDC Specialist Register or UK Public Health (Specialist) Register.

How to apply

• Please submit your CV along with a Supporting Statement addressing the person specification criteria, describing why you want the role and evidencing how you meet the criteria.
  
  
• Detail any employment or education gaps.
  
  
• Be ready to provide the names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees; one should be your current or most recent employer. Referees will be contacted for those proceeding to final stages. We will always gain your permission before we contact referees.
  
  
• Let us know any difficulty you may have with the indicative timetable
  
  
• Check that your contact details are correct before you submit.

Please visit our website www.leadinginmanchester for more information.

If you would like to discuss these roles informally with Dr Cordelle Ofori, Director of Public Health, please contact Donna Willis at [e-mail] to arrange a time.

This role is subject to -

2 References - where possible we require 3 years' history.

Higher specialist training in public health or equivalent and are on the GMC/GDC Specialist Register or UK Public Health (Specialist) Register.

About Us

We’rethe local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities.

Working for Manchesterisn’tjust a job –it’san opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whetherit’sstrengthening communities or driving innovation in public services,you’llplay a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone.

Our Manchesteris our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester.Itguides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ andwe’renot afraid to try new things
• We’reproud and passionate about Manchester

Benefits we offer

• Generous holiday allowance-Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You canpurchaseup to twoadditionalweeks.
• A buzzing pension-You’llbe enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave-Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed toprovide ample time for youto bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events.
• Brilliantperks-Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+.Plusdiscounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.
• Learn and grow-We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process.
• A Good Employment Charter member-Weare committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life.
• Up to 3 days volunteering leave-Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits.

Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council

At Manchester City Council,we’rededicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabledpeopleand young people.

Support During the Process

• Interview Adjustments: Let us know if you need any adjustments todemonstrateyour suitability during the interview.
• Accessible Formats:OurReciteMetoolcan be accessed through the "Accessibility tools" button at the top ofourcareers page. This tool offers features like text-to-speech, translation into multiple languages, and adjustable text size andcolourto make our site more accessible for everyone.

Guaranteed Assessment Scheme

We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet theminimumshortlistingrequirementsfor the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below:

• Members of theArmed Forces members or veterans
• Current or former care leavers
• Have a disability or long-term condition

When You Join Us

We’rea Disability Confident Employer, offering:

• A workplace adjustment hub which provides specialist support,adviceand guidance to ensure you have the adjustments needed to thrive at work.
• Disabled Staff Network, Neurodiversity Staff Network and Mental Health Staff Network that provides a safe inclusive space to share experiences and opportunities to influence council practice.
• A strong commitment to ensuring all information adheres to accessibility standards and that our workplacesare accessible anddisability-friendly.

What we will need from you ifyou’resuccessful

In accordance withHome Office guidance, successful candidates mustevidencetheir right to work in the UK before commencement ofemployment.This is not arole we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.

Pre-Employment Checks

If you are successful in securing a position with us, the pre-employment checksrequiredwill depend on the roleyou’veapplied for.As a guide, these checksmay include:

• Proof of Right to Work:You’llneed to provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the UK. Please note, visa sponsorship is not guaranteed for this role.
• References:We’llrequire references from your current andpreviousemployer(s).
• Proof of Qualifications: Evidence of qualifications relevant to the role will berequired.
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check: A criminal record check may be necessary, depending on the role.
• Proof ofManchesterResidency: For some roles, you may need todemonstratethat youresidewithin the boundaries of Manchester City Council.
• Police Vetting:Some roles may require police vetting to ensure suitability for accessing sensitive law enforcement systems or information.
• Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) Clearance: BPSS clearance is primarily used for roles that involve access to government data, systems, or assets. It ensures that individuals meet basic security requirements and can be trusted with sensitive information
• Driving Licence: If the role requires driving,we’llneed evidence of your valid driving licence.

These checks are an important part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our workforce and the community we serve.

Other relevant information

We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.

For more information about the role, please ensure that you read the role profile attached.

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