Public Health Specialist (Wider Determinants of Health) | Preston

Job Description

Salary £53,887- £58,282 per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Preston

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship

We are currently recruiting….

An engaging / experienced Public Health Specialist to work in Public Health, Wellbeing & Communities at Lancashire County Council.

We are seeking an experienced professional to join us on our journey towards a better future for our communities, where everyone can live their best life. As a Public Health Specialist, you will lead and play a crucial role in addressing the wider determinants of health, being the driving force of areas such as spatial planning, transport, air quality, welfare rights, financial resilience, economic inactivity and recovery, and employee wellbeing. You will play an important part in tackling health inequalities and improving the well-being of Lancashire's population with your determination and commitment to achieve the best possible outcomes.

As a leader in the Wider Determinants of Health team, you'll cultivate a positive and supportive atmosphere. You will promote a culture of continuous learning and take an optimistic approach to challenges. In developing a Health in all policies approach, you will be providing policy recommendations with collated evidence, intelligence, and best practice and working to embed changes using your influential nature. Knowledge and experience within the public health sector is an essential attribute to provide an effective service.

What we're looking for:

1. Extensive knowledge of public health and wellbeing services with experience of influencing, developing, and implementing policy.
2. Significant experience at a senior management level, redesigning, and managing large, complex public health and wellbeing approaches. You'll be able to implement a strategic vision within an agreed budget. Communication skills will play an important role.
3. Strong analytical, project, and change management skills. You'll be able to communicate these changes effectively and motivate your teams to deliver service objectives.

To be considered for this role, please ensure you include a covering letter that evidences how you meet the above criteria.

If you would like to book an informal and confidential chat with the Hiring Manager, please contact Samantha Mason at Samantha.Mason@lancashire.gov.uk, who will arrange this for you.

Closing Date: 2nd March 2025 Interviews: TBC

Application review is ongoing, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this exciting opportunity.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

Why join us? By joining Lancashire County Council, you can shape the career path that is right for you, with opportunities to gain personal and professional qualifications, coaching, and mentoring. Lancashire County Council truly is the place where you can have the career you've always wanted.

In return for your passion and expertise, we offer a generous benefits package, which includes:

1. A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
2. A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave, which increases with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays, 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays, and have the option to buy additional leave each year.
3. Our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup, allowing you to access discounts with a range of UK retailers, saving on everything from weekly food shops to white goods and cars.
4. Access to fantastic development and career opportunities.

Full details can be found on the LCC Vacancies website.