Director Of Public Health And Communities

Director of Public Health and Communities
Bath & North East Somerset Council
📍 Bath, BA1 1JQ
💷 Salary: £108,465 per annum
🕒 Hours: 37 Hours per Week | Monday to Friday
📄 Contract: Permanent
🚀 Immediate Start Available

Lead the Future of Public Health in Bath & North East Somerset

Are you an inspiring public health leader ready to make a lasting impact on communities?

Bath & North East Somerset Council is seeking an exceptional Director of Public Health and Communities to provide strategic leadership across public health, prevention, community wellbeing and leisure services. This is an outstanding opportunity to influence the future of one of the UK's most progressive local authorities while improving health outcomes and reducing inequalities across the district.

This is far more than a traditional Director of Public Health position. As a key member of the Council's Corporate Management Team, you will help shape the organisation's strategic direction, working collaboratively with elected members, NHS partners, voluntary organisations, regional bodies and community stakeholders to deliver innovative, place-based approaches that improve lives.

Whether you are an experienced Director of Public Health or an ambitious senior public health leader ready to step into your first statutory DPH role, we would welcome your application.

The Role

As Director of Public Health and Communities, you will:

• Provide statutory leadership for Public Health across Bath & North East Somerset.
• Lead the Council's Public Health, Prevention, Community Wellbeing and Leisure Services portfolio.
• Develop and deliver ambitious strategies that improve population health and reduce health inequalities.
• Drive neighbourhood-based prevention programmes across local communities.
• Influence strategic decision-making across the Council and wider health and care system.
• Build strong partnerships with NHS organisations, Integrated Care Boards, community organisations and regional partners.
• Lead innovation across prevention, wellbeing and community resilience.
• Provide expert public health advice to elected members, senior officers and partner organisations.
• Ensure public health intelligence informs policy development and service transformation.
• Champion collaborative working to improve outcomes for residents across the district.

About You

We're looking for an accomplished senior leader who can demonstrate:

• Significant strategic leadership experience within Public Health or a related senior leadership role.
• Experience influencing complex partnerships across local government, health and community organisations.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong political awareness with experience working alongside elected members.
• Proven ability to lead organisational change and deliver measurable improvements.
• Experience developing innovative approaches to prevention, health improvement and reducing inequalities.
• Excellent leadership, governance and decision-making skills.
• A passion for improving health, wellbeing and opportunities for local communities.

Essential Professional Requirements

This is a Statutory Director of Public Health appointment jointly made by Bath & North East Somerset Council and the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.

Applicants must be:

Registered on the GMC Specialist Register (Public Health Medicine) with a licence to practise, or

Registered on the GDC Specialist List, or

Registered on the UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) at specialist level.

Candidates must also hold:

Membership of the Faculty of Public Health (FPH) by examination, exemption or assessment (or equivalent).

Why Join Bath & North East Somerset Council?

Bath & North East Somerset is recognised for its ambition, innovation and commitment to improving the lives of its residents.

You'll have the opportunity to:

Shape the future of Public Health across an ambitious local authority.

Influence policy at local, regional and national level.

Lead a broad and diverse portfolio spanning prevention, wellbeing and community services.

Work with outstanding partners across health, local government and the voluntary sector.

Leave a lasting legacy by improving health outcomes and reducing inequalities.

Salary & Benefits

£108,465 per annum

Permanent position

37-hour working week

Monday to Friday

Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities

Continuous professional development

Supportive senior leadership environment

Apply Today

If you are an experienced Public Health leader looking for your next strategic leadership challenge, or an aspirant Director of Public Health ready to step into a statutory leadership role, we'd love to hear from you.