About The Role
Job Title: Public Health Programme Lead
Contract: Permanent
Location: Plough Lane/ Remote working
Hours: 37
Salary: HC10 £44,741-£48,710.
Closing date: 20th June
Interview date: TBC
The Role
The Public Health Programme Lead will be responsible for the development and management of programmes across the domains of public health. This will involve supporting Consultants in Public Health or Public Health Specialist to lead on key public health programmes and providing specialist public health input and advice internally within the council and externally with partners as part of the ‘Core Offer’. The role will lead on the commissioning and redesign of key public health services for relevant topic areas working with partners to drive improvements in population health and reduce inequalities across the life course. The role will also work internally across the council to influence the wider determinants of health and ensure high quality public health input.
About You
Lead on key areas of public health work across the domains of public health e.g. health improvement, health care public health, health protection
· To be accountable to the Consultant’s in Public Health, for the development, delivery and management of specific programmes and project work assigned;
· Within the postholder’s portfolio support the development of evidence-based strategies, action plans or business cases to meet local health needs, including the commissioning and contract management of services
· Undertake commissioning and recommissioning of contracted services, ensuring compliance with appropriate procurement process, Quality Assurance frameworks and contract procedure rules.
· To be responsible for project/programme management, delivery and coordination of cross directorate/local authorities, complex projects as part of Herefordshire’s Public health Team to ensure successful implementation and impact.
· Ensuring that there are there effective systems for project management in place to support the delivery of programmes and ensure objectives are met. This will require developing and monitoring of appropriate performance indicators and outcome measures.
· To obtain, analyse and use reliable sources of public health information and evidence, including epidemiology data – to inform programmes/project and help determine priorities for local action, assisting in the understanding of local population need.
· Demonstrate the ability to build relationship, working with voluntary and local communities, colleagues and partners within and across local authorities as required.
· To keep informed of all policy and legislation related to programmes of work and those relevant to the public health and work with partners to ensure that policy is implemented to continue protecting the health of residents.
· Provide advice and guidance to members of the Local authority staff on the appropriate use and interpretation of statistical and epidemiological analyses related to Public Health topics - this includes having the ability to communicate and explain complex data clearly and accurately, enabling diverse audiences to understand the key messages.
· Write and present regular specialist public health reports, briefings, dashboards and updates, including complex data from multiple sources to a variety of audiences including the Health and Wellbeing Board, community meetings, politicians and senior management and clinicians from partner organisations.
· To line manage health improvement co-ordinators as required, including provision of day-to-day management, professional development, performance management.
· Evaluate the impact of projects and ensure that any relevant learning is incorporated into future programme delivery.
· Undertake or contribute to research and development activities as a requirement of the job.
· To interpret legislative information and to be actively involved with the drafting, revision and updating of departmental service plans, policies, protocols and procedures as required.
· Undertake professional development activities, including in-house training, conferences and workshops and other agreed activities.
· Provide expert advice and analysis to senior managers, cabinet members, councillors and key partners in relation to public health
· Providing support, guidance and advice to colleagues and partner organisations on health protection and health improvement activities to ensure best practice and achievement of outcomes.
· To have detailed knowledge of public health outcomes and evidence-based interventions to achieve public health outcomes.
· Design, advise, and implement monitoring and evaluation mechanisms. Be responsible for the assessment of the impact of specifications for health protection and improvement activity and activity, services and programmes on health improvement and behaviour change.
· Coordinate the smooth passage of decision, strategies and plans through the council’s governance processes as required
We Offer
A competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:
- Starting Salary of £44,741-£48,710.
- Pension Scheme Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS)
- Career progression: clear pathways to progress
- Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum with line manager approval.
- Flexible working: flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours and, in some instances, home working
- Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling
- Payment of professional membership fees
- Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.
Why Choose Us?
You will probably have heard a lot about how beautiful it is in terms of countryside and open spaces (and it is!) but there is so much more going on here, including world-class cultural assets like the Mappa Mundi, vibrant theatres and a thriving food and drink sector.
One of Herefordshire’s biggest assets is the strong and diverse communities. Our Talk Community approach brings that together supporting people to help themselves, encouraging them to help their communities and identifying how communities can help individuals. Our ambitious transformation programme aims to further build on this to offer an all-age approach. We’re excited about the potential of what we can achieve for the benefit of all residents of Herefordshire, stronger together and building brighter futures.
To find out more about what it’s like to live, work and thrive at Herefordshire Council please visit our dedicated recruitment website: www.spiritofherefordshire.com.
Reasonable Adjustments
Our recruitment process runs in partnership with Hoople Resourcing. If you require any reasonable adjustments or alternative methods for the online application process, please contact the resourcing team by email: enquiries@hoopleresourcing.co.uk
Creating an Inclusive Workplace
Employee Network Groups play an important role in strengthening the voices of employees at Herefordshire Council. Embedded in the Council's values is a commitment to listen to people's views and needs.
Employee Network Groups are a collective of colleagues who often share identities, life experiences or cultures and who come together to initiate positive change in their work place. Our groups include: Black and Asian Staff Networking Group, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Climate and Nature Emergency, Diff-abilities and Armed Forces/ Veterans.
For more information on our Employee Network Groups please click here: Spirit of Herefordshire
Don’t meet all parts of the job description?
Herefordshire Council is committed to strengthening a diverse and inclusive work environment which reflects the communities of Herefordshire. If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity and want to make a difference, we encourage you to consider an application or to get in contact, you may be the perfect fit we’re seeking!
How to apply
To apply for a position, please upload an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement demonstrating your experience, skills and abilities for the role. If you are successfully shortlisted, Hoople Resourcing will contact you via email to arrange your interview and/or assessment. They will confirm the date, time and location of your interview, so please keep an eye on your email inbox. Good luck, we’re looking forward to meeting you!
Community Wellbeing is connecting and belonging to the place where you live, feeling safe and having pride in your community.
We welcome applicants whatever their personal characteristics or social identity. All requests for flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments will be considered.
The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post they are applying for:
- Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident” scheme;
- Those who indicate in their supported statement that they serve in the Armed Forces, whether Regular or Reserve, those who have served in the past, or their families. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant.
- Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care.
Stronger Together, Building Brighter Futures
