Consultant in Public Health

Southampton City Council; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 91,000 - 101,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Southampton is seeking two Permanent Part-Time Public Health Consultants to join their Public Health Team. Responsibilities include leading public health initiatives, managing teams, and providing expert advice. The ideal candidates will be registered public health practitioners with skills in analysis and communication. This role offers competitive salary and flexible working options.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working options

Health and wellbeing support

Employee volunteering scheme

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Inclusion in the GMC specialist register/UK Public Health Register.
• Experience of managing a team and budget.
• Ability to design and implement public health strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement public health policies.
• Provide expert public health leadership.
• Manage public health staff and budget.

Skills

Expert public health advice

Team management

Strong communication skills

Data analysis

Policy implementation

Education

Inclusion in the GMC specialist register

Up to date CPD

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for two Permanent Part-Time Public Health Consultants to join Southampton City Council (SCC) in the Public Health Team.

Posts

Post 1: Permanent Part-time (0.6 Whole Time Equivalent). Responsibility for open access sexual health services, workforce health, asset based community development, community safety and gambling health harm.

Post 2: Permanent Part-time (0.7 Whole Time Equivalent). Focus on children and young people, mental wellbeing and suicide prevention.

We are open to applicants with interest in a full time equivalent post taking on the responsibilities of post 2 and some of those in post 1 above. You will be expected to apply your transferable skills to other public health priority areas in time.

About The Team

Our Public Health Team is dedicated to improving and protecting the health and wellbeing of our community through innovative programmes and strategic initiatives. We work collaboratively with various stakeholders to address public health challenges, tackle health inequalities and promote health and wellbeing. We are friendly, supportive and passionate about our work.

About The Role

You will have responsibility for the development, implementation and delivery of national, regional and local policies, developing inter‑agency and interdisciplinary strategic plans and programmes, with delegated organisational authority to deliver key public health targets.

• Providing expert public health advice and leadership
• Develop and utilise information and intelligence systems to underpin public health action
• Manage a team of public health staff and a dedicated budget holder
• Commission research, audits and projects to translate findings into practice
• Provide educational supervision to Public Health Specialist Registrars

For further information about this role please view the job description.

About You

• Inclusion in the GMC specialist register/UK Public Health Register with licence to practice or be within 6 months of inclusion on the register
• Up to date continuing professional development in accordance with FPH requirements
• Experience of managing a team and budget
• Strong communication and influencing skillsDemonstrate a high level of competence in analysis and interpretation of complex data and information
• Ability to design, develop, interpret and implement strategies and policies

If you feel you have the necessary background, experience, and skills to undertake this role we would like to hear from you.

We have flexible working and are in the office for a minimum of a day a week. Working hours and days will be agreed with the postholder, to include at least some Fridays each year.

What We Can Offer You

Salary: The salary band for this role is £91,823 - £100,830. The starting salary is £91,823 with annual progression through the salary bands.

• Death in service benefit of x3 salary, and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC (additional voluntary contribution)
• Generous holiday 25–31 days, based on role and service
• Flexible working options (role‑dependent)
• Family‑friendly policies – Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents
• Training and development, including coaching and mentoring
• Health and wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks
• Veteran‑friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant
• Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform
• Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres
• Sustainable travel benefits – low‑emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans
• Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer

Interview Information

Please note that interviews are scheduled for Tuesday 2nd December or Tuesday 9th December 2025.

Recruitment Contact Details

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