Public Health Leader: Gambling Harm Prevention (Peninsula)

Torbay Council; Torquay; On-site; GBP 51,356 - 54,495; Full time

Job summary

Torbay Council in Torbay is seeking a Public Health Specialist to lead the Peninsula Gambling Related Harm Programme, directing public health actions across Devon and Cornwall. You will engage partners, oversee programme design and evaluation, and contribute to strategic health improvement in a dynamic local authority.

The role requires strong leadership, advanced analytical and communication skills, and experience working with diverse agencies, including NHS and local government.

Qualifications

• Advanced understanding of determinants of health and public health improvement agenda.
• Expertise in assessing community health needs and evidence-based programme design.
• Knowledge of commissioning cycles and working with diverse commissioners.

Responsibilities

• Provide public health leadership in developing, implementing, and evaluating the Peninsula Gambling Related Harm Programme.
• Advise other gambling-related harm leads across the Southwest to strengthen preventive approaches.
• Collaborate with key partners in treatment, voluntary and community sectors for programme success.
• Manage line-leadership responsibilities for the Public Health Intelligence Analyst for gambling-related harm.
• Develop and deliver a programme of work and support the Peninsula-level network on key gambling-related themes.
• Maintain knowledge of current and upcoming national gambling-related harm developments.
• Manage relevant budgets, commissioning and procurement of resources in accordance with national statutory levies and grant programme funding.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Team collaboration

Education

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

Torbay Council in Torbay is seeking a Public Health Specialist to lead the Peninsula Gambling Related Harm Programme, directing public health actions across Devon and Cornwall. You will engage partners, oversee programme design and evaluation, and contribute to strategic health improvement in a dynamic local authority.

The role requires strong leadership, advanced analytical and communication skills, and experience working with diverse agencies, including NHS and local government.