Herefordshire Council

Public health lead - healthy behaviours

The closing date is 20 June 2025

Job summary

The Public Health Programme Lead will be responsible for the development and management of programmes across the domains of public health. This will involve supporting Consultants in Public Health or Public Health Specialist to lead on key public health programmes and providing specialist public health input and advice internally within the council and externally with partners as part of the Core Offer. The role will lead on the commissioning and redesign of key public health services for relevant topic areas working with partners to drive improvements in population health and reduce inequalities across the life course. The role will also work internally across the council to influence the wider determinants of health and ensure high quality public health input.

Main duties of the job

The Public Health Programme Manager will be responsible for the development andmanagement of programmes across the domains of public health. This will involve supporting Consultants in Public Health or Public Health Specialist to lead on key public health programmes and providing specialist public health input and advice internally within the council and externally with partners as part of the Core Offer. The role will lead on the commissioning and redesign of key public health services for relevant topic areas working with partners to driveimprovements in population health and reduce inequalities across the life course. The role will also work internally across the council to influence the wider determinants of health and ensure high quality public health input.

About us

Why Choose Us?

You will probably have heard a lot about how beautiful it is in terms of countryside and open spaces (and it is!) but there is so much more going on here, including world-class cultural assets like the Mappa Mundi, vibrant theatres and a thriving food and drink sector.

One of Herefordshires biggest assets is the strong and diverse communities. Our Talk Community approach brings that together supporting people to help themselves, encouraging them to help their communities and identifying how communities can help individuals. Our ambitious transformation programme aims to further build on this to offer an all-age approach. Were excited about the potential of what we can achieve for the benefit of all residents of Herefordshire, stronger together and building brighter futures.

To find out more about what its like to live, work and thrive at Herefordshire Council please visit our dedicated recruitment website: www.spiritofherefordshire.com.

Details

Date posted

30 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£44,711 to £48,710 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

F0084-2275

Job locations

Plough Lane

Hereford

HR4 0LE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see JD attached

The Public Health Programme Manager will be responsible for the development and

management of programmes across the domains of public health. This will involve supporting Consultants in Public Health or Public Health Specialist to lead on key public health

programmes and providing specialist public health input and advice internally within the council and externally with partners as part of the Core Offer. The role will lead on the commissioning and redesign of key public health services for relevant topic areas working with partners to drive

improvements in population health and reduce inequalities across the life course. The role will also work internally across the council to influence the wider determinants of health and ensure high quality public health input.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see JD attached

The Public Health Programme Manager will be responsible for the development and

management of programmes across the domains of public health. This will involve supporting Consultants in Public Health or Public Health Specialist to lead on key public health

programmes and providing specialist public health input and advice internally within the council and externally with partners as part of the Core Offer. The role will lead on the commissioning and redesign of key public health services for relevant topic areas working with partners to drive

improvements in population health and reduce inequalities across the life course. The role will also work internally across the council to influence the wider determinants of health and ensure high quality public health input.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • See job description for more details

Desirable

  • See job description for more details

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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

Herefordshire Council

Address

Plough Lane

Hereford

HR4 0LE


Employer's website

https://www.hoopleltd.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire Council

Address

Plough Lane

Hereford

HR4 0LE


Employer's website

https://www.hoopleltd.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Advisor

Michelle James

shelly.james@hoopleltd.co.uk

01432383159

Details

Date posted

30 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£44,711 to £48,710 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

F0084-2275

Job locations

Plough Lane

Hereford

HR4 0LE


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