Public Health Consultant

NHS; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking two Public Health Consultants to join their team in Carlisle. The role involves shaping and leading public health strategies to improve community health and address inequalities. Candidates should have a public health qualification and relevant experience. Both positions offer opportunities for leadership within a supportive council environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

Home or remote working options

Guaranteed interviews for eligible candidates

Qualifications

• Experience in public health roles, leading teams.
• Ability to engage with diverse communities.
• Understanding of health protection and health inequalities.

Responsibilities

• Shape and lead public health strategies.
• Deliver statutory public health duties.
• Work with local partners to improve community health.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Collaboration skills

Education

Public health qualification

Relevant professional experience

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Public Health Consultants x 2

Location: Carlisle

Salary: £75,536 to £81,330

Hours: 37

About this opportunity

These are full time posts, working across the Council, community and wider partners to improve and protect the health and wellbeing of our communities and address inequality. You will have the opportunity to shape, influence and lead key areas of work within the Council Plan and our Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy.

Although all public health consultants are generalists, you will lead on a specific portfolio of work which may change over time depending on priorities. Two posts are being appointed to, with portfolios covering health protection, substance misuse, input to the Cumberland Health Determinants Research Collaborative (HDRC), sexual health, public health training and workforce development, and input to tackling the wider determinants of health including poverty. One post may include 0.5 FTE providing leadership to the HDRC; this is fixed term until the end of December 2028. The second post is permanent and may include the lead role for health protection. Both posts are politically restricted.

Role focus

Main duties of the job

Who we’re looking for

We are seeking individuals who embody our organisation\'s core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe these values drive positive change and high-quality public services. We value potential and growth in the role.

Please review the post specification for the essential criteria.

About us and equal opportunity

Guaranteed Interviews

We offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role, as long as your application demonstrates this.

• Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
• Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces

If you meet one or more criteria, select \'yes\' to the appropriate question during your application.

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments

We are dedicated to enhancing workforce diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Employer and an Age Friendly Employer to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the Resourcing Team via email.

Application and Interview information

• Closing date: Monday 20 October 2025
• Interview date: Tuesday 4 November 2025

Please read the supporting information

• Post Specification

Find out more

• Our Staff Benefits
• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council

Details

Date posted: 25 September 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £75,536 to £81,330 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number: F0131-25-0001

Job locations: Cumberland Council, Parkhouse Building, Kingmoor Park, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4SJ

Employer details

Cumberland Council

Parkhouse Building, Kingmoor Park

Carlisle, Cumbria

CA6 4SJ

More information at Cumberland Council website (open in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

About this opportunity

We are seeking to appoint two Consultants in Public Health / Consultants in Public Health Medicine to join our Public Health team. These are full time posts, working across the Council, community and wider partners to improve and protect the health and wellbeing of our communities and address inequality. You will shape and lead key areas of work within the Council Plan and Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy. You will deliver statutory duties, shape and commission strategic programmes, and work with local communities and partners to lead and enable change. You will have opportunities to shape and develop priorities and ways of working as a team, within a Council committed to placing health and wellbeing at the heart of what we do.

Although all public health consultants are generalists, you will lead on a specific portfolio of work which may evolve with priorities. Two posts are appointed to, with portfolios covering health protection, substance misuse, HDRC input, sexual health, public health training and workforce development, and addressing wider determinants such as poverty. One post may include 0.5 FTE for HDRC leadership (fixed term to Dec 2028). The second post, likely leading health protection, is permanent. Both posts are politically restricted.

Particular notes

Both posts are politically restricted.