Head of Service: Public Health Improvement and Promotion

North Tyneside Council; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is looking for a Senior Manager to join their Public Health Team. This role involves strategic leadership to influence health strategies and policies aimed at reducing inequalities in health. The ideal candidate will have extensive public health knowledge, a Master's degree, and substantial experience in complex organizations.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience of working in a large, complex organisation with public health specialist practice.
• Ability to act and think strategically in complex political environments.

Responsibilities

• Build public health capacity and support key partnerships.
• Develop a programme of work with the Institute of Health Equity.

Skills

Extensive specialist knowledge of public health

Strategic planning

Strong understanding of partnerships

Education

Masters in Public Health (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Public Health Team as a senior manager to work at a strategic level to influence strategies, policies and programmes to improve health and reduce inequalities in North Tyneside.

The Public Health Team support the Director of Public Health to set the strategic direction for public health in North Tyneside to deliver the best health and wellbeing outcomes for our residents. The post holder will provide specialist public health leadership, skills and advice across partnerships and play a lead role with key public health agendas such as tobacco, alcohol and healthy weight.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will be responsible for building public health capacity and working alongside other members of the Public Health Senior Management Team to support key partnerships, such as the Health and Wellbeing Board, and contribute towards the overall performance and objectives of the department.
• The post holder will support the DPH and others to develop a programme of work with the Institute of Health Equity and lead on key elements of that work.

Qualifications

• Extensive specialist knowledge of public health and an in-depth understanding of the challenges and interfaces between key partners dealing with the wider determinants of health.
• Masters in Public Health (or equivalent).
• Substantial experience of working in a large, complex organisation with significant experience of public health specialist practice.
• Strong understanding of forward planning and an ability to act and think strategically, with an ability to operate successfully in a complex political environment.

Our People First Strategy

Our People First strategy is our promise to make North Tyneside Council an exceptional place to work, where everyone can thrive and flourish. A place where people want to work, where joining our team is an exciting prospect, staying with us feels like a great decision, and building your career at North Tyneside Council is a natural progression.

As part of our People First strategy, we are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our success and the well‑being of our employees and residents. Our goal is to foster an environment where everyone feels welcome, safe and valued.

Together, we’re crafting a workplace that’s built on our values and a shared commitment to making a difference.

If you are passionate and committed about making a difference and want to work somewhere where you can make positive change, we will provide the right environment for you to excel.

Protecting Our Community

Alongside our People First strategy, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and adults at risk of harm. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures and guidance. Within North Tyneside, safeguarding is everybody’s business.

Require a reasonable adjustment? If you feel a reasonable adjustment will provide additional support in both the recruitment process and within the workplace, please indicate this to the hiring manager on your application. Declaring a reasonable adjustment will not subject you to any form of discrimination when determining which applicants are successful for interview and employment with us.

Our Carbon Net‑Zero 2030 Action Plan

In 2019, North Tyneside Council declared a climate emergency. This declaration set a target to reduce the carbon footprint of the council’s operations, and the borough, by 50% by 2023 and to align to the Government’s net zero target of 2050.

We recognise the significant role we can play in the borough in helping to limit climate change, but we can’t do this alone; we need help from all our residents, businesses, voluntary and community sectors and of course all those who apply and work for us. Together we can make North Tyneside a sustainable place to live and work for everyone in the borough.