Director of Public Health

Job summary

This is an outstanding opportunity to influence, support and lead our Public Health Division and make a positive contribution to the lives of individuals, families and communities in one of the UKs fastest-growing cities.

Improving the health and wellbeing of the people in Leicester is high on our agenda. Like many large cities, our health challengescannot be underestimated. Our Health and Wellbeing Board has already made great progress building strong partnerships between the Council, the NHS community and many other partners, bringing together a wide range of expertise to deliver public health services.

We are looking for a passionate, dedicated individual to join us as Director of Public Health, where you will lead the management, development and continuous improvement of Public Health in Leicester.

Main duties of the job

You will report directly to our Chief Operating Officer and will work closely with the City Mayor, Political Executive, Councillors and the Corporate Management Team to develop a clear, targeted long term strategy, ensuring health and social care, education, housing, jobs and economic policies and infrastructure are developed in ways which deliver maximum improvements in health and wellbeing.

You will act as principal adviser to Leicesters Health and Wellbeing Board as well as local NHS commissioners and other partnerships.

About us

As well as the satisfaction of helping to improve thousands of lives across Leicester, you can lookforward to a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance. Youll enjoy generousannual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and the option of flexibleworking. Well also give you the chance to develop your skills and expertise with a variety of trainingand development opportunities. In addition, you can choose froma number offlexible benefits,including discounts on city buses and trains. Foran illustrative value of your benefits package,take a look at ourbenefits calculator.

Join us

Were committed to recruiting a diverse and highly-talented workforce as we continue to build acouncil that is fitting and representative of our great city. Thats why weve designed ourrecruitment process to put you at your ease, make you feel welcome and bring the best out of you.Well do all we can to make our recruitment process as fair as possible.