Consultant in Public Health (Healthy People)

Solihull Council is seeking an outstanding qualified Public Health professional to lead a strategic portfolio that improves the health and wellbeing of our residents. As a senior member of the Directorate of Public Health, reporting to the Director of Public Health, you will lead work to improve the health of working‑aged and older adults, children and young people as well as wider work to embed prevention in core business. You will also work closely with partners across Birmingham, Solihull and the West Midlands to support the delivery of collaborative programmes.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Strategic Development: Drive the implementation of local strategies to improve health and wellbeing, ensuring they reflect local needs and priorities.
• Data & Insight: Use evidence, data and community insights to inform service transformation and system change, working with NHS, local government, and wider partners.
• Prevention: Champion upstream investment and interventions to address the wider determinants of health and strengthen prevention across care pathways.
• Commissioning & Quality Improvement: Provide expert public health advice to support evidence‑based commissioning and continuous improvement of services and programmes.
• Community Engagement: Embed co‑design and community‑led delivery into core business, working closely with local communities and stakeholders.

What You’ll Bring

A qualified public health professional, you’ll be adept at navigating complex public health challenges in a multi‑agency environment, with strong intellectual rigour, political awareness, and excellent negotiation and leadership skills. Flexibility, sensitivity, and a collaborative mindset are essential.

What We Offer

• You’ll join a supportive, forward‑thinking team that values public health and is committed to reducing inequalities and improving outcomes.
• This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your leadership and partnership skills in a senior public sector role.
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working (typically 2-3 days in the office per week).
• Generous annual leave, with the opportunity to purchase up to 10 additional days.
• A flexitime scheme.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme – a 24‑hour independent, free and confidential advice and support service.
• Family and carer‑friendly policies.
• Staff benefits including discounts, subsidised travel passes, and Cycle to Work scheme.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates seeking part‑time or job‑share opportunities. Flexible working arrangements will be considered. The closing date for completed applications is 17 February 2026. Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake psychometric tests as part of the selection process. Successful applicants will then be invited to interview on Monday 2 March 2026. To apply, please click on the link below. If you have a specific question or require further information regarding this post, please contact Ruth Tennant, Director of Public Health ruth.tennant@solihull.gov.uk.

This job is ‘politically restricted’ under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and a commitment to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.