Consultant in Public Health - Policy and Commissioning in Wembley

Salary range: £90,865 - £111,270 p. a. inc. London weighting

Contract: Permanent. Hours of work: 36 hours per week. Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time.

Role: Public Health Policy and Commissioning lead

Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline.

Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make‑up.

Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit, and its long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place which is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.

In November 2025, the Council adopted a socio‑economic duty as part of its commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, ensuring that policy and program decisions are given due regard to the potential impacts on people experiencing socio‑economic disadvantage.

Thus, tackling inequalities is embedded in the Council’s operating model.

The council is committed to prevention, tackling inequalities and has an increased focus on working in and more closely with the diverse communities in Brent, so this is an exciting time to join us.

Post

This is a great opportunity to join Brent Council’s Public Health Team, whether you are an experienced Public Health Consultant or newly qualified.

The focus of this role is on public health policy and ensuring we are excellent at commissioning and relationship management.

Supported by the Director of Public Health, the post holder will be part of the Public Health Senior Leadership Team (which includes experienced Public Health Consultants).

The department is overseen by the Corporate Director of Service, Reform and Strategy.

Consequently, this role has close links with Adult Social Care, Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise Sector, providing opportunities for systems leadership.

As a Council and systems leader, we always focus on sustainability and community development.

There are plenty of opportunities within this role to influence the expansion of neighbourhood working for the Council, NHS, and our other partners.

There are also opportunities to influence how we deliver services to adults and our response to climate change.

The Public Health Team in Brent is well respected, stable and effective, with a diverse range of expertise to deliver the public health function in the Council.

• Person
• Inclusion in the GMC Full and Specialist Register with a licence to practice/GDC Specialist List or inclusion in the UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) for Public Health, or provide evidence that training is nearing completion (within 6 months of CCT).
• An experienced capable leader with an understanding of interfaces between health, social care and key partners (dealing with wider determinants of health).
• Experience of developing and leading public health policy.
• In‑depth understanding of the health and care system and relationships with both local and national government.
• Experience of commissioning, clinical quality assurance, quality improvement, evaluations and evidence‑based public health practice.

Why join us?

• Up to 33 days annual leave (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays.
• Excellent pension with generous employer contributions (LGPS).
• Hybrid and flexible working options available for most roles.
• Supportive family‐friendly policies for parents, guardians and carers.
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Financial support such as education sessions, childcare deposit loans and season ticket loans.
• Travel perks including affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme and great onsite facilities.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure and entertainment.

To learn more about our benefits, visit Our offer to you.

Additional Information

You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the essential requirements on the job description.

We will accept a CV in support of your application, however you should still provide a supporting statement.

Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourages applications from all sections of the community.

We positively encourage all applicants to self‑identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.

We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.

The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice and other seriously improper conduct.

Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights can be found here.

Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.

As a disability‑confident employer, Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including non‑visible disabilities and mental health conditions.

We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@brent. gov. uk.

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