Service Manager (Neighbourhood Health Development)

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council; Knowsley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an experienced lead for the operational design and delivery of the local Neighbourhood Health agenda within Knowsley.

The post will coordinate with the Council, ICB, hospitals and primary care networks to develop neighbourhood health plans, improve outcomes, and address inequalities using population health approaches and co-design with communities.

Job description

We are looking for driven and passionate people to work with us to deliver real benefits for our residents and businesses and become part of the Knowsley Journey

• Location: Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council, Municipal Buildings, Hybrid Working
• Contract: Temporary
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Hours: 36 hours per week.
• DBS Check: No
• Closing Date: 18/10/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: CVP 0692a

An opportunity has arisen for a twelve month fixed term post to lead the operational design and delivery of the local Neighbourhood Health agenda within Knowsley.

Under the neighbourhood health framework partners will work collectively and with the local population to shift care into communities, develop local neighbourhood health plans and improve local health outcomes. Using population health approaches, prevention will be a focus as well as joining up action around wider determinants to target deeply ingrained inequalities in health

The postholder will work closely and effectively with internal and external partners including Senior Managers across the Council, Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board, Acute Hospital Trusts, Community Health Providers, Primary Care Networks, Elected Members, Service Users, Carers, Provider Organisations, and the Voluntary Community Faith and Social Enterprise Sector, to ensure that stakeholder views are understood and are reflected in emerging Neighbourhood Health Plans. This will include ensuring multi-agency neighbourhood teams are centred around neighbourhood hubs and work closely with local residents to improve health and wellbeing outcomes.

The postholder will sit within the Public Health Team, providing a focus on intelligence and evidenced based practice, led by insight and co-design with communities with inequalities at its core.

Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.

We are an Accredited employer under the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter , demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.

Our local authority is in a strong financial position, with a balanced budget that ensures stability and growth. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a Senior Leadership Team committed to making a positive impact in our community.

At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.

We welcome applications from residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.

Please note sponsorship is not available for this role.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.

At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact: [e-mail]; Tel: [phone].

Closing Date: 18 th October 2026

Interview Date: 1 st week in November