Service Lead - Public Health Strategy and Policy

Job summary

Applications will only be accepted via the RBWM council's website. Please do not apply via NHS jobs.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Public Health Service Lead to join us!

The RBWM is looking for an experienced Public Health Service Lead to work within their multidisciplinary team to provide strategic leadership and vision for the Health in All Policies portfolio and Health Improvement programmes. This is an opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced individual to lead the strategic direction of the designated portfolio areas, reporting into the Deputy Director of Public Health. This is a full-time, permanent role with hybrid working, and a salary of £51,744 - £56,588.

What we offer:

• 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays and option to purchase more.
• Flexible working including a hybrid working pattern.
• Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times annual salary); and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision.
• Free employee parking close to the offices.
• Give As You Earn scheme.
• Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement.
• Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information. Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals.

Main duties of the job

• As a member of the Public Health senior management team, you will provide strategic leadership and vision for the adaptation of a health in all policies approach across the council to influence the wider determinants of health through settings, communities and place.
• You will develop, coordinate and partner with internal and external colleagues to commission, deliver and manage health improvement programmes, services and budget, using public health intelligence including the JSNA to prioritise and deliver agreed shared outcomes. You will support the Director and Deputy Director of Public Health with the day-to-day operations of the Public Health team including deputising and coordinating public health advice and support to other Council departments and external partners and demonstrate flexibility in the delivery of the portfolio.
• You will line manage members of team. You will benefit from a strong emphasis on continuing professional development within the team and you will use your skills to support others to develop their careers.

About us

• The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of the country.
• The borough council a unitary authority - takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community.
• RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse. Given our Royal connections, the eyes of the world are often on us, and we continue to rise to the challenge.
• This is an ambitious council, committed to improving the way it works as an organisation, to strengthening partnership working, to reducing inequalities, and achieving the best outcomes for our residents.