Strategic Leader, Public Health Programmes

Oxfordshire County Council; Oxford; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Oxfordshire County Council is seeking a Head of Public Health Programmes on a fixed-term contract until January 2028. You will lead a portfolio including Domestic Abuse, Public Health, Suicide prevention and Gambling harms, guiding strategy, commissioning and performance across Oxfordshire.

The role requires extensive public health commissioning experience, strong leadership and stakeholder engagement to deliver measurable improvements for residents across complex systems.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent professional qualification and Master's level qualification.
• Extensive experience in commissioning in the public sector.
• Experience managing complex budgets, forecasting and efficiencies.
• Strong leadership and team development experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of public health strategies and programmes.
• Manage complex commissioning cycles and ensure high‑quality service delivery.
• Provide expert strategic advice to senior leaders and decision bodies.
• Lead multi‑agency partnerships to improve health outcomes.

Job description

Oxfordshire County Council is seeking a Head of Public Health Programmes on a fixed-term contract until January 2028. You will lead a portfolio including Domestic Abuse, Public Health, Suicide prevention and Gambling harms, guiding strategy, commissioning and performance across Oxfordshire.

The role requires extensive public health commissioning experience, strong leadership and stakeholder engagement to deliver measurable improvements for residents across complex systems.