Consultant in Public Health

inploi; Wigan; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

A local public health organization in Wigan is seeking a Consultant in Public Health to lead vital initiatives targeting child health, health improvement, and public health intelligence. The successful candidate will inspire collaboration among various stakeholders to reduce social and economic inequalities. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary and the chance to make a real impact on health outcomes for all. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their CV and a supporting statement.

Qualifications

• Visionary public health leader with professional excellence and strategic insight.
• Collaborative mindset and strong partnership skills.
• Drive to deliver radical, sustainable change.

Responsibilities

• Lead on child health, health improvement, and public health intelligence.
• Drive forward the mission to reduce social, economic, and health inequalities.
• Inspire and engage stakeholders to deliver lasting impact.
• Be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team committed to excellence.

Skills

Professional excellence

Strategic insight

Collaborative mindset

Partnership skills

Drive for sustainable change

Job description

Role: Consultant in Public Health
Service Area: Public Health
Grade: £90,000 £97,000
Reports to: Deputy Director of Public Health
Professional Accountability: Director of Public Health

Permanent, full-time position

Wigan is a place of ambition, innovation, and community spirit and we’re looking for someone who shares our passion for making a real difference. Our Progress with Unity plan is a bold, decade-long movement for change. It’s about harnessing the power of collaboration across sectors to tackle the root causes of inequality and improve health outcomes for all. As a Consultant in Public Health, you’ll be at the heart of this transformation.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead on child health, health improvement, and public health intelligence.
• Drive forward our mission to reduce social, economic, and health inequalities.
• Work across a dynamic partnership landscape, inspiring and engaging stakeholders to deliver lasting impact.
• Be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team committed to excellence.

Why Wigan?

• We’re proud to be named Overall Council of the Year by the Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE).
• Our Public Health Team was shortlisted as Employer of the Year 2025 by the UK Public Health Register.
• You’ll join a talented, passionate organisation that values creativity, leadership, and innovation.

Who We’re Looking For:

A visionary public health leader with:

• Professional excellence and strategic insight.
• A collaborative mindset and strong partnership skills.
• A drive to deliver radical, sustainable change.

Interested?

We’d love to hear from you!

To apply please submit your CV, along with a supporting statement of no more than 2 sides of A4.

To arrange an informal conversation, please contact Kate Ashurst at [e-mail]

Closing date for applications: Sunday 11th January 2026
Interview date: Monday 26th January 2026

This is a politically restricted role

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.

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