Public Health Specialist: Data-Driven Impact & Equity

Kent County Council; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent County Council is seeking a capable Public Health Specialist to join our ambitious team. You will translate data, evidence and research into practical action to improve population health and tackle health inequalities across Kent.

In this role you will develop business cases and funding proposals, undertake Health Needs Assessments, and work within partnerships to deliver practical improvements for communities.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and application of public health theory and practice.
• Excellent analytical, critical appraisal and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to use data, evidence and research to inform decision‑making.
• Outstanding written communication and report‑writing skills.
• Experience working within complex partnerships and systems.
• Strong organisational, programme and project management skills.
• Sound resource management and commissioning awareness.
• Professional credibility, resilience and sound judgement.
• Commitment to innovation, continuous improvement and learning.
• Passion for reducing health inequalities and improving population health outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen evidence use, research and evaluation to inform public health decisions.
• Contribute to development of business cases, funding bids and strategic proposals.
• Structure, conduct and write Health Needs Assessments independently.
• Collaborate with Kent Public Health to address priorities and lead cross‑sector initiatives.

Skills

Public health theory

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Written communication

Partnership working

Programme management

Resource management

Decision making

Continuous improvement

Health inequalities focus

Job description

Kent County Council is seeking a capable Public Health Specialist to join our ambitious team. You will translate data, evidence and research into practical action to improve population health and tackle health inequalities across Kent.

In this role you will develop business cases and funding proposals, undertake Health Needs Assessments, and work within partnerships to deliver practical improvements for communities.