Interim Public Health Leader: Health Protection & Resilience

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; Dudley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health consulting agency is seeking an Interim Public Health Consultant to provide strategic leadership in health protection and resilience. This role involves managing health protection programmes, supporting the Director of Public Health, and ensuring collaboration with multi-agency partners. Candidates should have substantial experience in health protection and hold proper qualifications. The position is full-time and located in Dudley, with an expected start date of 10 November 2025.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading health protection programmes.
• In-depth knowledge of Public Health England guidance.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate health protection responsibilities.
• Support the Director of Public Health.
• Oversee immunisation and infection prevention programmes.
• Provide public health input into resilience planning.
• Lead the Health Protection Team.

Skills

Leadership in health protection programmes

Knowledge of UKHSA frameworks

Multi-agency emergency response

Immunisation and infection control

Stakeholder engagement

Commitment to health inequalities

Education

Qualified Public Health Consultant (GMC UKPHR or GDC)

Job description

A public health consulting agency is seeking an Interim Public Health Consultant to provide strategic leadership in health protection and resilience. This role involves managing health protection programmes, supporting the Director of Public Health, and ensuring collaboration with multi-agency partners. Candidates should have substantial experience in health protection and hold proper qualifications. The position is full-time and located in Dudley, with an expected start date of 10 November 2025.