At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic public health programmes to improve health and reduce inequalities.
- Company: Join a dynamic team focused on impactful public health initiatives.
- Benefits: Enjoy 26 days’ holiday, pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborate with local government and NHS for meaningful health improvements.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in community health and influence system-wide change.
- Qualifications: Master’s in public health and experience in managing complex programmes required.
The predicted salary is between 51755 - 63256 £ per year.
Overview
In this role you will lead strategic public health programmes to improve population health and reduce health inequalities.
You will work across health protection and health improvement, collaborating with local government, NHS and wider partners to deliver evidence-based actions.
You will manage complex programmes, use data to shape priorities, and respond to public health concerns such as suicide prevention.
This is a chance to influence system-wide change and make a real difference for residents.
- Pay / Benefits
- 26 days’ holiday
- Pension (local government scheme)
- Carer’s leave
- Volunteering days
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Learning and development hub
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic public health programmes across health improvement and/or health protection
- Influence system-wide change through collaboration with partners
- Deliver evidence-based programmes addressing prevention and outcomes
- Provide specialist public health advice to colleagues and decision-makers
- Develop and maintain cross-sector partnerships across health and care
- Manage programme budgets, commissioned services and performance frameworks
- Support health protection preparedness and responses to incidents and emerging risks
- Drive actions to reduce health inequalities and improve outcomes for disadvantaged communities
- Oversee real-time response to suicide and collaborate on Suicide Prevention approaches
- Key requirements
- Master’s in public health or relevant subject
- Experience leading and delivering complex public health programmes across multiple organisations
- Strong programme and project management skills
- Experience using data and evidence to inform decisions and measure impact
- Ability to build effective partnerships with health, local authority, and third sector organisations
- Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills
- Autonomous and proactive in stakeholder engagement
- Collaboration
- Stakeholder engagement
- Communication
- Population health data analysis
- Evidence-informed decision making
- Surveillance and intelligence use
Public Health Programme Lead in Reigate employer: Surrey County Council
Surrey County Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With a generous benefits package including up to 31 days of annual leave, a local government pension, and access to a wealth of learning resources, employees are empowered to thrive in their roles while making a meaningful impact on the community. Located in Reigate, this role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to the digital transformation of public services, all within a collaborative environment that values innovation and inclusivity.
