Public Health Programme Manager

Tameside Council; Tameside; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Tameside seeks a Public Health Programme Manager to enhance community health. The successful candidate will manage public health strategies and collaborate with various partners to address health disparities. Key qualifications include a degree level 6 or above, experience in public health management, and strong leadership. This role offers a salary between £46,142 and £50,269 and is an opportunity to make a significant impact on community wellbeing.

Benefits

Comprehensive rewards and benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in Public Health programme management with a focus on service change.
• Background in commissioning and procurement of services in health.
• Experience in budget monitoring and financial management.
• Competence in report writing and delivering presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of public health strategies.
• Drive the systemic approach to reducing physical inactivity.
• Work collaboratively with local organizations to improve health outcomes.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong leadership skills

Ability to build relationships

Collaborative working

Education

Educated at degree level 6 or above

Job description

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract for Up to 12 months

Contract Reason: Maternity Cover

Salary: Grade I. Scale 35 - £46,142 to Scale 39 - £50,269 with a professional bar at SCP 37 £48,226**

Hours Per Week: 36hours

Base Location: Tameside One

Assessment Date: 11th & 12th February 2026

The Role

Are you looking to make a difference to the health of people in Tameside? Do you want to be part of an established team that supports people to improve their health and wellbeing?

Tameside Public Health team has an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Public Health Programme Manager.

We are welcoming team of professionals who are committed to our ambition; that the people of our Borough will stay as healthy as possible for as long as possible. To achieve this, we work together with people to support and enable them to improve their health. We work in partnership with professionals and local organisations in a collaborative approach to create healthier conditions for the communities we serve. We respect and embrace the diversity of the borough we work in.

We strive to reduce health inequalities by making healthy choices accessible to all. We trust the individual contributions of each of our team members, and are receptive to innovation and exploration. We believe everyone has the capability to improve their health, that can be supported by providing high quality, non-judgemental support to connect people to their personal motivation and local opportunities.

About You

We are looking for a methodical, organised, and self-motivated individual to join our team. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, excel at building relationships, and influencing without direct authority. You will have a proven track record of collaborative working with a range of colleagues and partner organisations to reduce health inequalities and improve the health and wellbeing of the local population. You will have the ability to communicate at all levels, work on complex projects, and apply your knowledge and experience to contribute towards achieving the aims and objectives of the organisation.

This post will have a specific focus on the Health Improvement agenda. You will be responsible for driving forward the systemic approach to reducing physical inactivity. The area of responsibility may vary over time depending on local priorities and the needs of the Public Health directorate.

You will lead the development, commissioning and procurement, financial budget management and delivery of a range of public health strategies, interventions and services, for the population in Tameside, particularly in relation to key strategies such as the Health & Wellbeing Strategy, Healthy Places Strategic Framework, Tameside Moving Strategy, Let’s Ride Tameside Strategy, and Tameside Walking and Wheeling Strategy.

You will be:

• Educated at degree level 6 or above.

You will have experience of:

• Public Health programme management, with strong leadership skills and a track record of delivering service change, and improved outcomes.
• Commissioning and procurement of services with experience of relevant governance processes and procedures.
• Budget monitoring, financial management and reporting.
• Report writing, creating and delivering presentations, and preparing communications for a range of requirements at different levels.
• Working across organisational boundaries, and working collaboratively with several parties engaged in the public health agenda.
• Delivering complex Public Health programmes, utilising relevant Faculty of Public Health Competencies.

To find out more about this role, take a look at the Job Description and Person Specification.

About Us

At Tameside, we are committed to ensuring all our Citizens lead long, fulfilling and healthy lives. We are committed to supporting economic growth, providing high quality health and care services, protecting our most vulnerable and creating strong and supportive, self-sufficient communities.

We recognise that our people drive our success and enable the organisation to deliver on its vision, purpose and priorities, and that our people are our most important resource and asset. Our values underpin our practice and behaviours, and are at the heart of everything that we do; and we understand that how we do things is just as important as what we do. We pride ourselves on living by our STRIVE values of Support, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Value Diversity and Engage. Our values underpin our practice and behaviours and are at the heart of everything that we do. How we do things are just as important as what we do.

Our employees’ skills, experience and knowledge are essential to our success along with their happiness, wellbeing, commitment, enthusiasm and motivation to be the best they can be.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures.

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.

Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.

We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.

Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here

** This post is classified as being in a professional job category. As such the grade for the job has a professional grade development bar which employees can progress through subject to meeting the following criteria:

1. Relevant professional qualification for the job role at Level 6 or above, AND

2. Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in the role, AND

3. Maintained membership of a regulated body where this is a requirement to practice in the role where applicable, AND

4. Professional standards practised to the highest expected level.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role please contact Sarah Whittle, Public Health Strategic by email [e-mail]