Director of Public Health

We are thrilled to announce an exceptional opportunity for an accomplished and visionary Director of Public Health to join our dynamic team in Peterborough City Council. As one of the fastest-growing areas in the UK, Peterborough boasts a vibrant community and a forward-thinking environment. In 2023, we were recognised as a most improved council, marking our commitment to continuous progress.

Following the recent separation of the Public Health service from Cambridgeshire County Council, we are seeking a talented individual to lead our pioneering efforts in adopting place-based approaches that prioritise community involvement and empowerment. Peterborough City Council’s aim is to address health inequalities head-on and embed public health principles into every aspect of our work. This is especially important given the significant and continued growth of the city and the diversity of Peterborough residents. There is a clear focus on improving outcomes for our children, creating healthy environments, reducing poverty and good mental health and wellbeing.

As our new Director of Public Health, you will report to the Executive Director of Adults Services, whilst working closely with the Chief Executive and Corporate Leadership team. You are a statutory chief officer of the authority and the principal adviser on all health matters, including health improvement, health protection and healthcare public health and responsible for delivering excellent public health services for Peterborough residents. You will work closely across all the directorates in the council, maximising the opportunities of being a unitary authority.

You will be the system leader for improving the health and wellbeing of residents, reducing inequalities in health outcomes and protecting local communities in Peterborough. You will provide public health leadership for our work with the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Integrated Care Board, the North Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Care Partnership and other health partners as well as collaborating closely with all key partners to improve health outcomes including the Police, Fire, the Combined Authority and the voluntary sector, aligning efforts to maximise impact and foster synergy across our footprint.

We are seeking an individual with exceptional leadership acumen, a proven track record of partnership working, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. If you are passionate about meeting the unique health challenges of Peterborough while capitalising on emerging opportunities, we invite you to embark on this exciting journey with us.

Our employee benefits
We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme:

1. Access to a range of benefits via Vivup, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes.
2. Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata).
3. Access to car lease scheme.
4. Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances.
5. Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings.
6. Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth.
7. Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day.
8. Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network.
9. Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.

We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk, we will work with you to meet your needs.