Public Health Lead - Mental Health

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; London; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in London is seeking a Public Mental Health Lead. This hybrid role involves developing a borough-wide strategy, driving collaboration, and enhancing mental wellbeing initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring creativity and a strong leadership background to tackle public health challenges. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and extensive annual leave.

Benefits

40 days annual leave

Flexible working

Generous pension plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing public health strategies.
• Strong track record in multi-agency collaborations.
• Passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable communities.

Responsibilities

• Develop a borough-wide public mental health strategy.
• Drive collaboration and embed wellbeing programmes.
• Support local suicide prevention strategies.

Skills

Leadership in public health

Partnership working

Creativity

Focus on health inequalities

Job description

Public Mental Health Lead

£51,540 - £60,633

Fixed Term 18 months

Full Time

Hybrid, office based (Twickenham and Wandsworth) and home working

Are you ready to lead bold, innovative work that improves lives?
Do you thrive in multi-agency environments and want to shape the future of public mental health?

The London Boroughs of Richmond upon Thames and Wandsworth are home to an award-winning Public Health Team—and we’re looking for a dynamic Public Health Lead to join us. This is a fixed-term contract for 18 months.

In this pivotal role, you will:

• Lead the development of a borough-wide public mental health strategy for Wandsworth.
• Drive cross-council collaboration, identifying and embedding programmes that improve mental wellbeing.
• Champion mental wellbeing impact assessments across policies and services.
• Work with NHS and voluntary sector partners to maximise the reach and impact of mental health initiatives.

You’ll also support the local suicide prevention strategy, shape strategic commissioning plans, and provide expert public health advice on high-impact projects.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Brings vision, creativity, and leadership to public health challenges.
• Has a strong track record of partnership working across sectors.
• Is passionate about reducing health inequalities and improving outcomes for vulnerable communities.

Join us and help shape a healthier, more resilient future for Wandsworth.

Closing Date: 24th August 2025

Shortlisting Date: W/C 25th August 2025

Interview Date: 8th September 2025 (In Person)

We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We promote equality and diversity and value differences, recognizing that employees from various backgrounds bring important contributions to the Councils and can improve service delivery.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and appointment to these posts will be conditional upon a satisfactory police records check via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees, such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working, and a generous pension plan.