Assistant Director – Public Health (Partnerships & Commissioning)

Leicestershire County Council; England; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Director of Public Health to provide strategic leadership across its health initiatives. This senior role focuses on breaking down barriers to enhance public health outcomes for the communities in Leicestershire. Candidates should be qualified in public health and possess strong leadership and influencing skills. This position offers the chance to lead a high-performing team, ensuring the voice of public health is heard.

Qualifications

• Qualified in public health with managerial experience.
• Strong leadership capabilities and exceptional partnering skills.
• Experience managing public health professionals and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Break down siloes to enhance health outcomes.
• Report to the Director of Public Health and ensure community needs are met.
• Lead public health initiatives and manage high performing teams.

Skills

Leadership

Influencing skills

Partnership development

Public health management

Education

Public health qualification

Job description

In this highly influential and strategic post, you will work across our whole directorate, council and county, breaking down siloes and unlocking the potential of our partnerships to deliver the best possible health outcomes for the people and communities of Leicestershire.

You will report to our Director of Public Health who is a chief officer of the council reporting to the Chief Executive. As one of two Assistant Directors, you will ensure that the voice of public health and the needs of our residents and communities are heard.

You will be suitably qualified in public health, and will also bring experience of managing other public health professionals, budgets, projects, and leading through change. You will demonstrate exceptional leadership, partnering and influencing skills, and an ability to work across and beyond public health, focusing on outcomes and solutions.

This is a great opportunity to be a senior member of a high performing team and to ensure that public health plays a key role in the improvement of outcomes for our communities.

For an informal discussion please contact our executive search partners GatenbySanderson: Seb Lowe (07464 543442) or click Here to apply