Consultant In Public Health

Blackpool Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 84,000 - 92,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity/paternity leave

Childcare vouchers

Corporate leisure

Training and development (iPool)

Supervision & appraisals

Sick pay

Service awards

Travel benefits

Health MOT

Counselling

MH First Aiders

Employee discounts

Job summary

Blackpool Council is seeking a Consultant in Public Health to shape and deliver public health priorities for Blackpool. The role focuses on population health improvement, reducing health inequalities, and building healthier communities through evidence-based approaches.

You will provide strategic leadership across a multi-agency system, influencing decision-making and resource use, and working with NHS organisations, local authorities, and community groups.

Qualifications

• Public health leadership experience
• Ability to lead across multi-agency systems
• Strategic policy development and implementation

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of public health programmes addressing population health challenges.
• Focus on health improvement, reducing inequalities, and creating healthier communities.
• Provide strategic leadership across Blackpool Council, the ICB, NHS bodies, and local partners.

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: 26 hours per week Salary: NJC Grade H8 SCP 67-73 £84,432 - £91,540 per annum pro rata Closing Date: 28th October 2026 12.00 (Midnight)

This post is eligible for a Market Forces Supplement (MFS) of up to £7,729 per annum, which would be paid on top of the normal salary. In-line with company policy, the MFS will be reviewed annually.

Opportunity

Help shape the future of public health across Blackpool; as Consultant in Public Health you will play a key role in shaping and delivering Blackpool's public health priorities.

Responsibilities

You will lead the development and delivery of a range of public health programmes that address complex population health challenges and contribute to improving health and wellbeing outcomes for the residents of Blackpool.

The role will focus on population health improvement, working to create healthier communities and environments, prevent ill health, and reduce health inequalities through evidence-based and outcome-focused approaches.

You will provide strategic public health leadership across a complex multi-agency system, fostering strong partnerships with colleagues across Blackpool Council, the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB), NHS organisations, local authorities, community groups, and other key stakeholders.

Working across organisational boundaries, you will influence decision-making, policy development, and the effective use of resources, including budgets held by partner organisations. You will act as a credible advocate for change, driving collaboration and innovation to improve population health outcomes and address wider determinants of health.

For more information about the role and responsibilities please refer to the job description.

Interested?

If you are ready to take on a significant public health leadership opportunity and help shape the future of health improvement, health inequalities and public health strategy across Blackpool, we would be delighted to hear from you.

From the moment you join us, you’ll receive a number of benefits, including:

• Maternity, paternity and adoption leave above the statutory minimum
• Childcare voucher scheme
• Corporate leisure scheme
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including access to the e-learning site 'iPool'
• Regular supervision and support plus annual individual appraisals
• Occupational sick pay scheme and health support
• Outstanding service awards - this annual awards scheme recognises dedicated and outstanding employees!
• A range of travel benefits, such as train season ticket, car sharing, cycling schemes, staff parking and more.
• Free health MOT at corporate health events held throughout the yea
• Free independent, face-to-face counselling and helpline
• Mental Health First Aiders
• A range of employee discounts to national attractions

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Judith Mills, Consultant in Public Health on [e-mail].

Shortlisting Date

Monday 2nd November

Interview Date

Tuesday 10th November