Consultant in Public Health

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Hereford; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Herefordshire is seeking a Consultant in Public Health to join its team dedicated to health improvement and service delivery. The role involves strategic leadership in various health programs while promoting community engagement and tackling health inequalities. Offering competitive salary, flexible working options, and generous benefits, it is ideal for both new and experienced candidates.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Relocation package

Generous holiday entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Payment of professional membership fees

Qualifications

• Experience in public health and health promotion.
• Strong leadership and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to engage and collaborate with communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives in health improvement and public health.
• Address inequalities in health service delivery.
• Collaborate with Integrated Care Systems to enhance health care access.

Skills

Leadership

Public Health Knowledge

Community Engagement

Job description

About The Role

Job Title:

Consultant in Public Health

Contract:

Permanent

Location:

Plough lane / hybrid working

Hours:

0.8 FTE

Salary:

HoS2 £85,558 - £90,127 pro rata

Closing Date:

14/09/25

Interview Date:

03/10/25

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our public health team in Herefordshire. We are a small, well-established team in an organization that values public health and prevention.

As one of the Council’s senior leaders, your role will involve leading across adult Health Improvement and Healthcare Public Health, including smoking, NHS Health Checks, neighbourhood health, and other priority program areas. The rurality of Herefordshire, combined with its small city and market towns, presents unique challenges in commissioning and service delivery.

The Council is committed to strengths-based approaches, community engagement, tackling inequalities, and personal development. We have strong links with our Integrated Care System and our One Herefordshire Partnership, providing place-based leadership across the county.

The role offers flexible working options, including part-time hours (30 hours/week), and is suitable for either a newly qualified or experienced Consultant.

For an informal discussion, contact Zoe Clifford, Director of Public Health, at [e-mail].

We Offer

• A competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and access to our pension scheme and staff benefits.
• Starting Salary: £85,558 - £90,127 pro rata depending on experience
• Relocation package of up to £5,000
• Pension scheme enrollment in LGPS
• Career progression pathways
• 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays, with options to purchase additional days
• Flexible working arrangements including flexi-time, job-share, part-time, and home working
• Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Range of retail, leisure, holiday, and health benefits

For more information, visit the Spirit of Herefordshire recruitment website.

Why Choose Us?

Enjoy living in a region renowned for its countryside, cultural assets, vibrant communities, and diverse sectors. Our Talk Community approach fosters community support and involvement. We aim to build on this with our transformation programme to benefit all residents.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments can be made during the application process.

How to Apply

Upload your CV and supporting statement via our application portal. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. For questions or adjustments, contact [e-mail].

Additional Information

We prioritize safeguarding and expect all staff to share this commitment. The role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.