Job summaryWe have an opportunity to join Surrey County Council's Public Health Team as a Consultant in Public Health. You will join a supportive and ambitious team that is committed to improving health outcomes, reducing inequalities and delivering high-quality services for Surrey residents. We support hybrid working with the right balance. We come together in person for 2 days per week on average (40% of the working week) and support working from home the rest of the time. Main duties of the jobWorking closely with elected members, senior officers, NHS partners, providers and communities, you will provide strategic leadership across a broad and influential portfolio focused on improving health outcomes, reducing inequalities and delivering evidence-based public health programmes.
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You will lead work on the public health agenda across all three domains of public health practice: health improvement, health protection and healthcare public health. You will also play a significant leadership role in place-based working and partnership development, reporting to the Director of Public Health. About usSurrey is home to approximately 1.2 million residents and contains a diverse mix of urban, rural and market town communities. While Surrey is often perceived as an affluent county, significant inequalities exist between and within communities. Public health plays a vital role in working with partners to address these inequalities and help residents live healthier, longer and more independent lives.
Our Public Health team is nationally recognised for its ambition, innovation and partnership working. We are committed to creating the conditions for good health and wellbeing, supporting prevention, and ensuring that all residents have the opportunity to thrive.
This is a particularly exciting time to join Surrey. Alongside the continued delivery of ambitious public health programmes, the forthcoming Local Government Reorganisation presents opportunities to shape future public health arrangements and strengthen our impact on population health, prevention and reducing inequalities.
We are a committed, passionate and progressive and friendly team committed to improving the health of the population and reducing health inequalities. We strive to provide a stimulating environment within which to work, providing opportunities for personal development through training, education, shadowing and on-the-job learning and reflective sessions.
DetailsDate posted16 October 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary 84,496 to 92,910 a year ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Job description Qualifications EssentialA degree in Public Health or another related discipline Experience Essential- A proven track record of strategic leadership and partnership working.- Experience of influencing across complex systems and organisations.- Experience of leading programmes that improve population health and reduce health inequalities. Person Specification Qualifications EssentialA degree in Public Health or another related discipline Experience Essential- A proven track record of strategic leadership and partnership working.- Experience of influencing across complex systems and organisations.- Experience of leading programmes that improve population health and reduce health inequalities.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. xbpsjku For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameSurrey County CouncilAddressSurrey County CouncilWoodhatch Place11 Cockshot HillReigateSouth East EnglandRH2 8EFUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameSurrey County CouncilAddressSurrey County CouncilWoodhatch Place11 Cockshot HillReigateSouth East EnglandRH2 8EFUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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