Director of Public Health

Norfolk County Council; Norwich; On-site; GBP 113,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity to join a local authority in England as a Director of Public Health, leading efforts to tackle health inequalities and shape public health strategy. You'll be at the forefront of transformative change and work collaboratively with a talented team. The role offers a salary of up to £141,542.50, and the council promotes a supportive and forward-thinking working environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

Relocation package

Qualifications

• Substantial experience of public health practice.
• Deep understanding of public health policy and best practices.
• Leadership skills to shape strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformative change in public health.
• Collaborate with leaders to tackle health inequalities.
• Advise elected members and senior leaders.

Skills

Public health practice

Public health policy

Leadership

Education

Registered GMC, GDC, or UKPHR public health specialist

Job description

Norfolk County Council

Director of Public Health

The closing date is 21 September 2025

Job summary

Salary up to £141,542.50 (includes a market supplement of up to 10% for the right candidate) and relocation package

Norfolk is a county like no other a stunning blend of coastal charm, rural beauty, and vibrant urban life. With a population of over 920,000 and a landscape that draws visitors year-round, Norfolk offers a truly special place to live and work.

We’re looking for an experienced senior public health professional to become our next Director of Public Health—someone with the vision, drive, and expertise to shape a healthier future for our residents and visitors.

Make a Real Impact

This is your opportunity to lead transformative change. You’ll spearhead efforts to tackle our most pressing health inequalities, protect our communities and champion wellbeing across the county. You’ll collaborate with and further build our strong relationships and integrated, innovative care models. Most importantly, you’ll lead our approach that places our communities and residents at the heart of everything we do, working in partnership to deliver real, measurable outcomes.

Reporting directly to our new Executive Director of Adult Social Services (DASS), and with direct access to our Chief Executive, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping public health strategy at the highest level. You’ll advise elected members, senior leaders and lead a substantial and talented team.

Main duties of the job

You must

• Be a registered GMC, GDC, or UKPHR public health specialist with substantial experience of public health practice and a deep understanding of public health policy and best practice nationally and locally. Your salary will be reflective of your level of experience.

Why Norfolk, Why Now?

We’re proud of our Health and Wellbeing Board and our ambitious Integrated Care Partnership. This is a great time to join us in Norfolk and a fantastic opportunity to lead across a huge system. You’ll find a supportive, forward-thinking environment where your leadership can thrive and where your ideas count.

About us

Norfolk County Council is the upper-tier local authority for Norfolk, England. Below it there are seven second-tier district councils: Breckland, Broadland, Great Yarmouth, North Norfolk, Norwich, King’s Lynn and West Norfolk, and South Norfolk.

The council has been under Conservative majority control since 2017. It is based at County Hall, Norwich.

Details

Date posted

02 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£113,478 to £128,675 a year plus market supplement of up to 10%

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

F0040-25-0005

Job locations

County Hall
Martineau Lane
Norwich
Norfolk
NR1 2DH

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk County Council

Address

County Hall
Martineau Lane
Norwich
Norfolk
NR1 2DH

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hannah Talbot

[e-mail]

01603 638120

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