Service Manager - Children's Public Health

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local public health authority in Wakefield is seeking an experienced Service Manager to lead the 0–19 Children's Public Health agenda. The role focuses on improving outcomes for children and families, promoting early intervention and health equity. Ideal candidates will possess strong management experience, effective communication skills, and a passion for children's health priorities. This opportunity includes collaboration with various stakeholders in the community and requires a creative and strategic approach to service delivery.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in senior management with a focus on public health.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and promote health and wellbeing.
• Experience in co-production and partnership working with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Lead the 0-19 children’s public health agenda across Wakefield.
• Influence the commissioning and delivery of health services.
• Promote early intervention and health equity for children and families.

Skills

Senior management experience

Strategic leadership

Effective communication

Collaborative relationship building

Understanding of health priorities

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and experienced Service Manager to lead the 0–19 Children’s Public Health agenda across Wakefield.



We are seeking a passionate, strategic leader to influence the commissioning and delivery of services that support better outcomes for children, young people, and their families. As part of a district-wide transformation programme, you will play a vital role in working collaboratively with partners to promote early intervention, prevention, and health equity for all children in Wakefield—no matter where they are born or grow up.



We are looking for someone who:



Brings substantial senior management experience and the strategic capability to lead, influence, and shape the direction, partnerships, commissioning, and delivery of 0–19 children’s public health services, driving improved outcomes for children and families across Wakefield.
Is an effective and confident communicator, able to influence stakeholders at all levels, with a strong focus on early intervention, prevention, and the promotion of health and wellbeing.
Demonstrates resilience, strong organisational skills, and self-motivation, with the ability to think both creatively and strategically. You will excel at building and sustaining collaborative relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and partner agencies to achieve shared goals.
Has a clear passion for Wakefield’s priorities—particularly the early years agenda, integrated partnership working, and supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people.
Possesses a deep understanding and proven experience of co-production, working in partnership with children, young people, families, providers, and communities to design and deliver impactful services.
Can provide visible, supportive, and inspirational leadership, foster high-performing teams and develop a culture of continuous improvement.


If you have the qualities, passion and enthusiasm needed for this role, we are very keen to hear from you. For further information, please contact:



Melanie Robinson, Public Health Service Manager – Children’s Team on [e-mail]



or



Anna Brook, Public Health Consultant on [e-mail]



Interviews will be held week beginning 29th September 2025.