Public Health Development Manager - Ref: SS04925

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Walsall; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Public Health Development Manager to provide leadership for health and wellbeing initiatives in Walsall. The role focuses on reducing inequalities through collaboration with community groups and organizations. Key responsibilities include managing health programs and supporting team development. Candidates should have specialist public health skills and experience leading public health initiatives. This permanent position offers a salary of £47,181 – £50,269 with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading local steering groups and coordinating public health programmes.
• Knowledge of the NHS Health Checks programme and Tobacco Control strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of public health programmes.
• Coordinate the NHS Health Checks programme.
• Collaborate with partners to drive workstreams.
• Lead local steering groups to influence stakeholder action.

Skills

Specialist public health skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development

Job description

WALSALL COUNCIL PUBLIC HEALTH DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – Ref: SS04925

Grade: G10 | Salary: £47,181 – £50,269 | Hours: 37 per week | Contract: Permanent

Walsall Council are proud of our past, our present and our future. We believe that people are at the heart of everything we do. In our work, the way we listen and respond to our customers and colleagues will determine the way we grow and bring the Council’s vision to life.

The Public Health Development Manager will be a member of the dynamic Public Health team. You will provide leadership and advocacy for health and wellbeing and support the development and implementation of policy and practice to reduce inequalities across Walsall. You will work with staff, organisations and community groups to build public health capacity across the borough while targeting support to those in greatest need.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of work identified in the Public Health Work Plan.
• Co‑ordinate Walsall’s Tobacco Control Plan (Tobacco Control Plan 2023-2027) and manage the NHS Health Checks programme.
• Collaborate with partners such as Regulatory Services and Primary Care to drive both workstreams.
• Lead relevant local steering groups such as the Local Tobacco Control Alliance, shaping and influencing stakeholder action.
• Work in a matrix environment, maintaining close links with staff in other teams and organisations on related outcomes.
• Apply specialist public health skills, competencies and knowledge to cover the work of other team members or to pick up new areas of work where necessary.
• Support workforce development for each member of the team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Specialist public health skills, competencies and knowledge.
• Experience in leading local steering groups and coordinating public health programmes.
• Knowledge of the NHS Health Checks programme and Tobacco Control strategies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in accurate spoken English.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

Communication with customers will be in accurate spoken English, as required by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers.

Information for Applicants

When completing your online application form you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must provide a detailed statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include this statement you will not be shortlisted. Please also complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. A CV will not be accepted.

Contact: [e-mail]

Closing date for applications: Friday 30th January 2026.

Interviews will take place on or around the week commencing 16th February 2026. Full details will be communicated to shortlisted candidates after the closing date of the job advert.

Read more about our benefits at https://go.walsall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers-/benefits-of-working-for-us.

This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice or information in accurate spoken English.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting agency applications or referrals at this time.