Consultant In Public Health

Job title:

Consultant In Public Health

Company

Bracknell Forest Council

Job description

Join Bracknell Forest Council as a Consultant in Public Health and be at the forefront of transforming our community’s health and wellbeing.We are looking for a dynamic leader to drive innovative public health strategies, collaborate with partners and inspire positive change. If you are passionate about making a difference, we want to hear from you!At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a good work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices and hybrid working opportunities, allowing you to work in the office and from home.About you…The Consultant in Public Health (Public Health Programmes and Services) will lead the development, integration and delivery of Bracknell Forest Council’s public health duties across the organisation and wider health and wellbeing system. This will include providing expert advice to elected members and senior leaders, steering strategy development and delivery. You will also be advocating for evidence-based commissioning within the council, NHS and ICS and leading pan Berkshire and East Berkshire joint Public Health commissioning programmes.The role also involves inspiring and motivating the public health workforce, managing the public health grant and ensuring effective stakeholder engagement and partnership working. Additionally, you will participate in public health emergency response when needed.About the team…Working in public health at Bracknell Forest Council means being part of a friendly and dynamic team that values flexibility in working styles. We have a clear vision that Bracknell Forest is one of the healthiest places for all to live, work, study and play.The team benefits from collaborative leadership and fosters good relationships across the organisation and wider system to really affect change. It is a small but energetic team that thrives on mutual support and effective teamwork.Key responsibilities…

• Lead the development, integration and implementation of the council’s public health responsibilities across the organisation and the broader health and wellbeing system.
• Actively participating as a member of cross-council and system-wide strategic leadership boards and groups.
• Serve as the council’s lead and primary advisor on public health, working alongside the Director of Public Health to provide expert guidance to elected members and the Corporate Management Team.
• Drive strategy development and implementation across the wider system, representing the Health and Wellbeing Board and other Health and Care System Boards.

Our benfits…

• 27 days* increasing to 32 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.
• The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.
• Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
• An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.
• Local government pension scheme.
• Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
• Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
• A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.
• Sports and Social Club.
• Staff dental and health plans.
• Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.
• Supermarket discount.

*(pro rata for part time)Our values…At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting . We will work with you to support you throughout the process.Interview dateInterviews will be held on 8th May 2025Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.Want to ask us a question?For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:Charlotte Pavitt, Director of Public HealthEmail: Charlotte.Pavitt@bracknell-forest.gov.ukAt Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.No agencies please.Equal OpportunitiesBracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Expected salary

£95071 – 100722 per year

Location

Bracknell, Berkshire

Job date

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:19:39 GMT

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