Director of Public Health

Bath and North East Somerset Council; Keynsham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Keynsham is looking for a Director of Public Health. This pivotal role involves leading efforts to enhance the health and wellbeing of local residents while reducing health inequalities. The successful candidate will work closely with executive teams and diverse stakeholders to ensure effective health system delivery. Ideal applicants will have strong leadership skills and be passionate about community health improvement. A range of benefits and flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Community impact opportunities

Supportive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Experience in public health leadership roles.
• Proven ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong commitment to improving community health outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Drive improvements in the health and wellbeing of local residents.
• Reduce inequalities in health outcomes.
• Lead initiatives to protect local communities from health threats.
• Work closely with the Executive Leadership Team.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Health system improvement

Health inequalities reduction

Education

Relevant health qualification

Job description

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives.

This might sound simple, but it brings together everything we do, from cleaning the streets to caring for our older people. It is the foundation for our strategy, and we will ensure that it drives our commitments, spending, and service delivery. From ancient cities to peaceful villages, we are dedicated to providing the best services possible to our 200,000 residents.

About The Role

As a Director of Public Health, you’ll work closely alongside the Executive Director (operations), the Director of Children’s Services and the Director of Adults’ Services to focus on early and positive outcomes for health and wellbeing across Bath and North East Somerset.

You will also be a statutory chief officer, working closely with the Executive Leadership Team, the Chief Executive, and elected members.

As a leader, you will play a key role in working collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders to :

• Drive improvements in the health and wellbeing of local residents
• Reduce inequalities in health outcomes
• Work in collaboration with UKHSA to protect local communities from threats to their health
• Be an influential leader changing local health systems

If you are driven, passionate, and share our vision for a better Bath and North East Somerset, we’d love to hear from you!

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Becky Reynolds, Director of Public Health by emailing [e-mail] or Darryl Freeman, Executive Director Operations by emailing [e-mail]

Interview date

w / c 2nd February 2026.

Other Information

No agencies please.

Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at‑risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.

Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

About Bath and North East Somerset Council

Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work / life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits

At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people's lives. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity

We are a Disability Confident Employer find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW

The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job‑share, part‑time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

Please note that this role is subject to a Basic DBS Check.