Public Health Team Lead – Commissioning and Partnerships

Peterborough City Council; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterborough City Council is seeking a Public Health Team Lead to enhance health outcomes for Children and Young People. This full-time role involves strategic oversight, collaboration with various directorates, and ensuring effective public health commissioning. Ideal candidates will have significant public health experience and leadership skills.

Benefits

Access to various employee benefits via Vivup

Option to buy additional annual leave

Car lease scheme

Flexible bank holiday arrangements

Opportunities for development and apprenticeships

Paid volunteering hours annually

Employee Recognition Awards

Qualifications

• Experience in public health or commissioning services within the NHS or local government.
• Strong knowledge in developing policies and strategies for public health outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Leading strategic commissioning and service delivery for public health services.
• Collaborating with partners to improve health and wellbeing outcomes.

Skills

Public health population approach

System leadership skills

Engagement with other agencies

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualifications

Job description

All about the Role

This is a role for a Public Health Team Lead – Commissioning and Partnerships, focussing on Children and Young People and Mental Health within the Peterborough City Council Public Health Directorate. The appointment is full time and will be based in Peterborough. The populations served are the residents of Peterborough and the Peterborough registered patients of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Integrated Care System.

This role involves working strategically and operationally to improve public health outcomes for children and young people, as well as mental health and wellbeing outcomes for all ages. The post holder will collaborate with key directorates within Peterborough City Council, such as the Children and Young People Directorate, other council directorates, external partners including the Public Health Directorate in Cambridgeshire County Council, the Integrated Care System, and third sector organizations. Engaging with local communities and service users, as well as leading on specific commissioning activities, will also be part of the role. The goal is to enhance, promote, and protect the health and wellbeing of the Peterborough population and reduce health inequalities.

The post holder will be responsible for the strategic commissioning, delivery, and transformation of Children and Young People’s public health services and public mental health, ensuring they contribute effectively to improving population health outcomes. This includes ensuring robust commissioning and procurement frameworks, resource planning, identifying service gaps, and maintaining governance, reporting, and financial accountability to ensure value for money.

This role will actively participate in service delivery across the Public Health Directorate and collaborate with other directorates within Peterborough City Council. The post holder will support the Consultant in Public Health – CYP/MH and the Director of Public Health, representing the role at relevant committee, cabinet, system boards, Partnership Boards, and other meetings related to the portfolio.

All about You

• You have knowledge and understanding of a public health population approach and experience in developing policies and strategies to support public health outcomes at a population level.
• You possess strong system leadership skills that foster commitment and promote a positive, motivated culture to support system improvements in public health outcomes.
• You are capable of engaging with other agencies to identify shared goals, influence, and build consensus.
• You have significant experience in Public Health or commissioning services, gained within the NHS or local government.
• You hold a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualifications in a relevant field.

All about our Benefits

• Access to a range of benefits via Vivup, including discounts, Cycle to Work, and Home & Electronics schemes
• Option to buy up to 10 additional days of annual leave (pro-rata)
• Access to a car lease scheme
• Flexible bank holiday arrangements
• Opportunity to make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
• Development opportunities, including apprenticeships
• Paid volunteering hours annually
• Access to our equality, diversity, and inclusion network
• Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards

All about our Commitments

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives are valued and vital to our success.

We are committed to accessible recruitment. If you require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail]. We will work with you to meet your needs.

Appointment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.