Public Health Consultant

Integrated Care System; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 88,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government body in Nottingham is seeking two exceptional Consultants in Public Health to lead initiatives aimed at creating a healthier city. Candidates will set strategic direction, collaborate across sectors, and use evidence for decision-making. Ideal applicants should possess a Master's in Public Health and significant leadership experience in complex environments. Competitive salary of £88,168 to £101,677 per year offered.

Qualifications

• Experience as a service leader in complex organizations.
• Experience delivering health promotion messages effectively.
• Experience explaining complex public health issues to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction across public health domains.
• Collaborate across sectors to lead joined-up action.
• Utilize evidence for decision-making and improve health outcomes.
• Provide leadership to services and teams.

Skills

Leadership

Public health knowledge

Collaboration

Evidence-based decision-making

Financial management

Education

Masters in Public Health or equivalent

Job description

Are you the kind of Public Health leader who turns vision into action and passion into real, measurable change?

At Nottingham City Council, we are looking for two exceptional Consultants in Public Health to help lead our mission to create a healthier, fairer, and more resilient city. These are senior leadership roles where you will shape strategy, build partnerships, and drive innovation that improves lives.

We are an award-winning team, focused on delivering meaningful improvements in health outcomes, prioritizing the health of our citizens, and challenging the status quo to make real change happen.

Main duties of the job

What is the role really about?

You will be:

• Setting strategic direction across public health domains including health improvement, inclusion health, and health protection
• Collaborating across the council, NHS, voluntary sector, and beyond to lead joined-up action
• Using evidence and intelligence to drive decision-making and improve population health
• Leading services and teams with impact, purpose, and kindness
• Playing a central role in delivering our vision Health and Wellbeing Strategy priorities, including reducing harm from alcohol, creating a smoke-free city, and helping people to thrive and be resilient in work.

About us

What are we about?

Nottingham is a city with big ambitions and deep roots in community, creativity, and resilience. We are serious about public health, equity, and delivering the best for our residents.

We work in a bold and values-driven way, and we need senior leaders who want to bring their full selves to the work. You will be supported by the Director of Public Health, a strong senior team, and a whole system committed to improving public health.

Our vision focuses on prevention, reducing health inequalities, supporting vulnerable groups, and working closely with those with lived experience. The work is meaningful, important, and collaborative.

We seek individuals with energy, heart, vision, and a commitment to public service. If you're politically aware, emotionally intelligent, and not afraid to lead, this could be the role for you.

And please, do not use AI to write your application. We want to hear from you—warts and all, typos and all. Show us who you are, what you stand for, and why you want to do this work. That's what matters most.

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

To develop strategy and vision within the service, placing citizens at the heart of all we do. To actively promote the Joint Local Health & Wellbeing Strategy and the Council's values, aims, objectives, and priorities to partners, stakeholders, employees, and Nottingham's citizens.

A key success measure will be providing service leadership and translating this into clear goals and objectives to deliver outcomes that positively impact people's lives, supporting policy alignment, and ensuring all plans are cohesive. You will work collaboratively with the Director for Public Health, senior leadership, councillors, colleagues, and partners to create conditions for improving health outcomes, reducing inequalities, and supporting Nottingham's ambitions to be a world-class city.

You will be accountable for delivering on promises and making robust decisions through good governance and effective options appraisal, balancing financial risk and organizational ambitions.

Service Leadership Expectations

Leading People

• Translate a clear vision and purpose, inspiring and motivating others with citizens at the core.
• Model visible leadership, embodying our values and balancing performance, resilience, and wellbeing.
• Develop workforce plans for future capability and capacity.
• Empower others to make decisions.
• Support high-performing teams through effective support, challenge, and feedback.

Change and Innovation

• Lead change in a challenging political and financial environment.
• Explore innovative approaches to service delivery, managing risks, and benchmarking.
• Use project management principles to organize resources and deliver outcomes on time and within budget.
• Design resilient services that adapt to changing needs.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and idea sharing.

Collaboration

• Work collaboratively across the Council for optimal outcomes.
• Lead a culture of collaboration, breaking down silos.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships to foster a collaborative culture, creating efficiencies and joined-up services.
• Align resources with council priorities.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all actions.
• Design inclusive services, considering diverse needs.
• Attract, recruit, and retain an inclusive workforce.
• Support colleagues to reach their full potential, ensuring fairness and inclusion.
• Foster a culture of inclusivity where all voices are valued.

Specific Duties

1. Strategic and Service Leadership

Ensure high performance across public health services, supporting innovation and collaboration with partners.

2. Member of Public Health Senior Leadership Team

Establish effective relationships within the Council and system-wide to achieve strategic impact.

3. Innovation in Service Delivery

Lead commissioning and delivery, managing resources effectively, aligned with strategic plans.

4. Policy and Briefings

Provide briefings on health needs to various stakeholders and support policy development.

5. Policy Development and Implementation

Develop, implement, and deliver policies, including inter-agency strategic plans.

6. Evidence-Based Public Health Support

Provide expert support for commissioning and developing equitable, high-quality services.

7. Data and Intelligence

Utilize information systems for public health action, including data interpretation and JSNA production.

8. Strategy Development

Support strategies for improving health and wellbeing, with measurable outcomes.

9. Research and Scientific Support

Act as a link to the research community, influencing research priorities.

10. Training and Development

Manage training obligations, including acting as Educational Supervisor.

11. Public Health Tasks

Undertake health needs assessments, develop prioritization techniques, communicate complex data, and apply scientific knowledge to policy and service design.

12. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Embed EDI strategies into service delivery.

13. Financial Management

Promote good financial management and sustainability, managing budgets and participating in emergency response and travel as required.

The post-holder:

• Manages a team, including trainees, with responsibilities for recruitment, appraisals, and disciplinary actions.
• Manages budgets delegated by the DPH and acts as an authorized signatory.
• May deputize for the DPH as needed.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience as a service leader in complex organizations with similar responsibilities and resources.
• Experience developing cultures of continuous improvement and inclusion.
• Experience delivering health promotion messages effectively.
• Experience explaining complex public health issues to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Masters in Public Health or equivalent.
• Inclusion in GMC Full and Specialist Register with a license to practice/GDC Specialist List or eligible within six months of interview, or
• Inclusion in UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) for Public Health Specialists or eligible within six months of interview.

£88,168 to £101,677 a year (includes market supplement)