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North Tyneside Council

Director of Public Health

The closing date is 24 June 2025

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Job summary

North Tyneside has ambitious plans for the people and places across the borough. We are seeking an inspiring and visionary Director of Public Health who is passionate about making North Tyneside a great place to live, work and visit, where people are happy, healthy and able to thrive.

This is an exciting time to join us as Director of Public Health, and we are looking for someone who will be at the forefront of leading, developing and maintaining a clear strategic vision with the Elected Mayor, Cabinet and Members.

If you are a senior leader, with extensive experience working within Public Health and are driven to make a real difference to people's lives, we would love to hear from you.

The Role:

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, the Director of Public Health will be at the forefront of our ambitious plans to enhance the quality of life for the people of North Tyneside. You will lead a dedicated team of public health professionals, collaborate with key stakeholders, and develop innovative strategies to tackle public health challenges.

Main duties of the job

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Public Health will:

  • Lead with Vision:The ability to empower, motivate and develop colleagues whilst continuing to develop our positive and inclusive organisational culture.
  • Legislative Practice:Analyse data and conduct research to develop and implement forward-thinking public health policies, procedures and programs.
  • Statutory Reporting: Responsible for the creation of the independent annual report, making evidence-based and innovative recommendations to improve health and reduce inequalities across the borough.
  • Collaborate and Advocate: Establish and sustain positive relationships that generate confidence; collaborative working with a wide range of diverse stakeholders and advocate for improvements to promote and protect the health of residents in North Tyneside.
  • Proactively Source Funding: Advocate for public health funding and resources to drive our initiatives whilst being good value for money.
  • Safeguarding: North Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and adults at risk of harm.

About us

Next steps and key dates

To apply for the role of Director of Public Health please submit an up-to-date CV, that clearly outlines the essential qualification and job experience that meets the criteria as set out in the Job Description and Personal Statement.

We would also like you to provide us with a cover statement that details how your professional experience is relevant to the role, and how your values align to those of North Tyneside.

If you have any questions regarding the application process, or need additional support, please contact our Recruitment Manager - Hollie.Sturrock@northtyneside.gov.uk.

Advert closes Tuesday 24 June 2025.

The Appointments and Disciplinary committee will shortlist candidates by Monday 30 June 2025.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by an external agency to commence psychometric leadership profiling.

The Appointments and Disciplinary panel and Stakeholder Engagement exercise will take place on Monday 14 July 2025.

Details

Date posted

09 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£105,467 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

F0030-25-0006

Job locations

Cobalt Business Park

Silverlink North

North Tyneside

NE27 0BY


Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand more about the role, statutory responsibilities as well as the essential skills, experience and qualifications needed for this role, full details are included in the job description linked below.

Want to know more about the role and North Tyneside Council?

To see the Candidate Information Pack, please use this link in your browser: https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Director_of_Public_Health/281603 and see 'supporting documents' for the candidate information pack.

This pack has been created to give you more information to support your application.It will also provide you with information regarding our organisational priorities, values and people first strategy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand more about the role, statutory responsibilities as well as the essential skills, experience and qualifications needed for this role, full details are included in the job description linked below.

Want to know more about the role and North Tyneside Council?

To see the Candidate Information Pack, please use this link in your browser: https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Director_of_Public_Health/281603 and see 'supporting documents' for the candidate information pack.

This pack has been created to give you more information to support your application.It will also provide you with information regarding our organisational priorities, values and people first strategy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register/ GDC Specialist List/ UK Voluntary Register for Public Health Specialists
  • Appropriate postgraduate or professional qualification.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience: Minimum of 3 years experience of public health practice at a senior level.
  • Strong track Record: Demonstrates evidence of change management experience, delivering new working practices, cultural and structural change and an understanding of the modernising local government agenda and changes in public sector policy development.
  • Expertise: Deep understanding of public health principles, practices, and regulations.
  • Values: Put our values into practice daily: we listen, we care, we are ambitious, we are good value for money.
  • Skills: Exceptional communication, leadership, and strategic thinking abilities.
  • Relationships: The ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including the Elected Mayor, Members, senior management colleagues and other partners.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register/ GDC Specialist List/ UK Voluntary Register for Public Health Specialists
  • Appropriate postgraduate or professional qualification.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience: Minimum of 3 years experience of public health practice at a senior level.
  • Strong track Record: Demonstrates evidence of change management experience, delivering new working practices, cultural and structural change and an understanding of the modernising local government agenda and changes in public sector policy development.
  • Expertise: Deep understanding of public health principles, practices, and regulations.
  • Values: Put our values into practice daily: we listen, we care, we are ambitious, we are good value for money.
  • Skills: Exceptional communication, leadership, and strategic thinking abilities.
  • Relationships: The ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including the Elected Mayor, Members, senior management colleagues and other partners.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

North Tyneside Council

Address

Cobalt Business Park

Silverlink North

North Tyneside

NE27 0BY


Employer's website

https://my.northtyneside.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Tyneside Council

Address

Cobalt Business Park

Silverlink North

North Tyneside

NE27 0BY


Employer's website

https://my.northtyneside.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Manager

Hollie Sturrock

hollie.sturrock@northtyneside.gov.uk

Details

Date posted

09 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£105,467 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

F0030-25-0006

Job locations

Cobalt Business Park

Silverlink North

North Tyneside

NE27 0BY


Supporting documents

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