Senior Public Health Lead

NHS Jobs; Reigate; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days' holiday

28 days after 2 years

31 days after 5 years

Option to buy up to 10 days of leave

Local government salary related-penson

Carer's leave up to 5 days

Volunteering days (2)

Paternity, adoption and dependents' le

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development hub

Wellbeing discounts

Job summary

Surrey County Council is seeking an experienced Senior Public Health Lead to provide strategic leadership for the healthcare public health function. The role is based in Reigate and will transfer to East Surrey from 1 April 2027 as part of Local Government Reform.

Requirements include leading evidence-based programmes, improving population health and reducing health inequalities, with emphasis on collaboration across the NHS, councils and partners to deliver impactful public health services.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the healthcare public health function using evidence and population health intelligence.
• Lead end-to-end management of public health projects, identify root causes, assess risks and drive evidence-informed interventions.
• Oversee development, commissioning and performance management of public health services.
• Ensure programmes deliver measurable outcomes and value for money, addressing health inequalities.
• Collaborate across organisations and professional boundaries to shape priorities and partnerships for Surrey residents.

Job description

This permanent role has a starting salary of £63,823 per annum, working 36 hours per week. Surrey County Council is seeking an experienced and inspirational Senior Public Health Lead to join our Public Health service. Initially based in Reigate within the Healthcare Team within our Public Health service, this role will transfer to East Surrey from 1st April 2027 as part of Local Government Reform. As Surrey prepares for the reorganisation of local government into new East and West authorities, this is an exciting opportunity to provide healthcare public health leadership, influence emerging priorities and service models, and improve population health while reducing health inequalities.

Offer to You

• 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (pro-rated for part-time opportunities)
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents

About the Role

We are a forward-thinking, friendly and highly collaborative Public Health team, committed to delivering evidence-based programmes that make a real difference to the lives of Surrey residents. As part of the Adults, Wellbeing and Health Partnerships Directorate, we work closely with colleagues across Surrey County Council, the NHS, district and borough councils, voluntary and community organisations, and a wide range of system partners to develop innovative approaches to prevention and improve health outcomes across the county. We are proud to offer a supportive and stimulating environment where colleagues are encouraged to develop professionally, build their expertise and progress their careers.

As a Senior Public Health Lead, you will use your skills and experience to provide strategic leadership for the healthcare public health function. In particular you will:

Use evidence and population health intelligence to assess need, strengthen prevention, and improve the quality, effectiveness , equity and value for money of public health services and pathways. Your work will contribute to better population health outcomes, reduced health inequalities and the cost-effective use of resources.

Leading the end-to-end management of public health projects, using analytical and project management methodologies to identify root causes, assess risks, develop evidence-informed responses and drive effective implementation of interventions. Be responsible for the development, commissioning, performance management and continuous improvement of evidence-based public health services.

You will ensure that programmes deliver, measurable outcomes, maximise value for money and respond effectively to the needs of Surrey residents.

Work across organisational and professional boundaries to shape strategic priorities, build effective relationships with stakeholders and champion collaborative approaches that help residents live longer, healthier lives. This position provides an exciting opportunity to lead meaningful programmes that have a lasting impact on communities across Surrey.

Commitment

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 01/11/2026 with interviews planned to follow on 04/11/2026.

Local Government Organisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation and will move to new authorities in April 2027. This role is currently employed by Surrey County Council and will remain so until then. If you are employed by Surrey County Council on 1 April 2027, your employment will transfer under TUPE arrangements to one of the new councils, with your current terms and conditions protected. The provisional allocation for this post is East Surrey Council, subject to final confirmation through the wider transition process later this year.