Senior Public Heath Development Manager - Ref: SS00225

Walsall Council; Walsall; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Public Health Development Manager to lead initiatives aimed at enhancing mental wellbeing and healthy ageing. This role demands a strong understanding of public health principles and the ability to influence policy and practice effectively. The successful candidate will manage various programmes, ensuring strategic commissioning and stakeholder engagement to foster positive health outcomes. With a commitment to safeguarding and community welfare, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in public health. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to improving health services for the community.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Generous Holiday Entitlements

First Class Pension Scheme

Training and Personal Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a public health practitioner.
• Strong programme management skills including budgeting and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio focusing on mental wellbeing and healthy ageing.
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders to drive public health initiatives.

Skills

Public Health Principles

Strategic Commissioning

Stakeholder Engagement

Clinical Governance

Policy Influence

Change Management

Education

Post-Graduate Qualification in Public Health

Job description

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Job Description

Senior Public Health Development Manager - Ref: SS00225
G12: £51,802 - £57,645
Contract: Permanent, full-time

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual for the role of Senior Public Health Development Manager to join our Public Health Team.

The role will cover a portfolio of programmes, largely focusing on mental wellbeing (including suicide prevention), healthy ageing and support for our Public Health apprentices.

As a Senior Public Health Development Manager, you will need a solid grasp of the principles, theory and practice of public health, as well as health and other systems including;

• government policy;
• practical knowledge/experience of strategic commissioning and creating new services from external providers;
• skills related to all aspects of the process (i.e. needs analysis, performance review etc);
• experience of finding key stakeholders and building effective relationships, of working in the public sector and leading projects that result in change;
• a good understanding of Clinical Governance or other quality assurance mechanisms;
• experience of influencing policy and practice; and
• managing change and persuading other professionals and organisations to improve health and services for the public.

You will have a post-graduate qualification expertise and/or extensive experience working as a public health practitioner as well as programme management skills, including budgeting, needs assessment, monitoring, and evaluation experience.

View Job Description and Employee Specification

Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.

Closing date: Sunday 18th May 2025

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Nadia Inglis, Director of Public Health on 07980501941, or [e-mail]

This post is covered by the Government's Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.

For this role the successful candidate must undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. BPSS is the minimum standard to ensure the identify and integrity of an employee who has access to official information using secure networks linking central governments and local authorities. A BPSS check involves four main elements; Identity Check, National and Immigration Status, Employment History (last 3 years) and Verification of Criminal Record (unspent convictions only).

Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children, young people and adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. Completion of a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for this role.

For further reasons to join us, please visit: https://go.walsall.gov.uk/employee-benefits

About Us

Here at Walsall, we want to attract the best talent. That's why - as well as a satisfying and rewarding job - we offer a range of attractive benefits. Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible (you may work flexitime, full or part time and job sharing is usually available) and you can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first class pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development.

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