Head of Communities - Public Health

Venn Group; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Head of Communities to lead initiatives aimed at improving health and wellbeing within the community. The ideal candidate will have extensive senior management experience, preferably within Local Authorities, and a solid background in managing complex budgets and multi-disciplinary teams. This hybrid role offers a competitive rate of £523 per hour, with a focus on strategic community development and prevention agendas.

Qualifications

• Senior management experience within Local Authorities and the public sector.
• Experience managing complex budgets and multi-faceted teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Service Leads to build community capacity.
• Provide strategic oversight of community-based services.
• Set priorities for services considering wider system pressures.
• Offer expert advice on community development and health improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Budget Management

Community Development

Health Promotion

Education

Qualifications in Communities, Public Health, or Community Safety

ILM Leadership qualification (or similar) at least Level 5

Job description

We are currently working with Swindon Borough Council who are looking to recruit a Head of Communities to support the strategic direction of the prevention and early intervention agenda.

Job:

Head of Communities

Duration:

3 months

Rate:

£523 per hour via Umbrella Company, Inside IR35

Site presence:

Hybrid – to be confirmed

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Service Leads in the design and delivery of services aimed at building community capacity, improving health and wellbeing, and tackling inequality; thereby reducing/delaying demand and cost to public services.
• Provide strategic oversight of a number of integrated community-based services, including multi-disciplinary and integrated neighbourhood teams, funded by various internal and external sources.
• Set medium to long-term priorities for the services, considering wider system pressures, statutory responsibilities, and ensuring programmes are effective, sustainable, and meet demand.
• Offer expert advice on prevention, health improvement, health promotion, community development, and engagement to internal and external stakeholders, members, and senior leaders.

Experience/Requirements

• Qualifications in Communities, Public Health, or Community Safety with extensive senior management experience.
• Proven experience managing complex budgets and multi-faceted teams.
• ILM Leadership qualification (or similar) at least Level 5 Decision Making.
• Significant management experience and knowledge delivering outcomes at a senior level.
• Extensive experience working within Local Authorities and the public sector.

At Venn Group, we endeavour to respond to all applications. However, due to the volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 48 hours, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.