Public Health Programme Manager - Healthy Families in London

We are recruiting for a Public Health Programme Manager - Healthy Families to join our Healthy Children and Families team within the Public Health Division. Fixed term contract for 30 months.

The first 1,001 days are one of the most important periods in a person’s life, laying the foundations for lifelong health and wellbeing. We are seeking an experienced and driven Public Health Programme Manager to champion work that improves perinatal mental health and supports strong parent-infant relationships, delivering meaningful outcomes for children, families and communities.

At Tower Hamlets, we work in partnership with our communities to create opportunities for healthier lives. Join a welcoming and forward-thinking children’s public health team that is deeply committed to health equity and social justice. Together, we deliver high-quality, evidence-based programmes that make a tangible difference, supported by a culture that combines high standards with compassion and mutual support.

The postholder will be leading a portfolio of work to deliver the Family Hubs Healthy Babies Perinatal Mental Health and Parent-Infant Relationship workstream under the Best Start in Life programme. This will include:

• Strategic leadership and programme management: Leading the development, implementation and continuous improvement of perinatal mental health and parent-infant relationship programmes in line with local priorities and evidence.
• Commissioning and service development: Commissioning, managing and evaluating services and pathways to ensure high-quality, accessible and effective support for families.
• Partnership working and system leadership: Building and maintaining strong relationships across health, local authority, voluntary and community sector partners to drive integrated, system-wide approaches.
• Population health intelligence and evaluation: Using data, evidence, insight and evaluation to inform decision-making, monitor outcomes and demonstrate programme impact.
• Stakeholder engagement and improving health equity: Leading engagement, communications and co-production activities to ensure services are responsive to community needs and contribute to improving health equity.
• Workforce development and capacity building: Supporting learning, supervision and professional development across the system to strengthen capability and improve outcomes for families.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Significant experience and expertise in public mental health, educated to postgraduate level in Public Health.
• Experience of healthcare commissioning, strategic leadership and partnership working.
• Strong understanding and application of evidence-based practice to improve health outcomes.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively in a diverse community.

Our Benefits:

• Competitive salary £60,486 - £63,723, pro-rata for part-time, plus allowances (if applicable).
• Local Government Pension Scheme membership.
• Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 with 5+ years’ service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas.
• Flexible and agile working to support work–life balance.
• Staff money-saving schemes (e.g., rent deposit loans, season ticket loans).
• Learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, with clear career development and leadership pathways.

Tower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.

Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace – it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.

As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.

At Tower Hamlets Council, you’ll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places. If you’re looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.