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Location

Wakefield, West Yorkshire | United Kingdom

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Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Public Health professional. You will have demonstrated your ability and commitment to deliver excellent public health management advice at a senior level and have a proven track record of collaboration and partnership.

As our new Director of Public Health and Communities you will be part of the high-performing leadership team across the Wakefield Health and Care Partnership. We see Public Health as sitting at the heart of the council and our work with communities and you will be pivotal to leading this and maximising impact.

Main duties of the role will include:

You will provide advice on all health matters to elected members, employees, and partners. You will be responsible for the development of a strategic needs assessment for local people, incorporating health improvements, protection, and wider health services, including obesity, smoking, and infectious diseases.
As Director of Public Health and Communities you will lead and facilitate continuous improvements and culture change across the council, as well as delivering critical services.
Our people are vital to our success. Thats why we need you to build on strong foundations to inspire, enable, empower, and support our employees to be the best they can be and drive a high-support, high-challenge culture, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and value for money.
You will be integral to our transformation and cultural change programme, helping to reimagine how we deliver our services, empowering our people and partners to create opportunities for innovation and brave decision-making.
As someone who can build strong relationships of trust and confidence across and beyond the council, you will enjoy working in a collaborative and supportive joint team alongside our elected members.

We are an ambitious and high achieving council, committed to continuous improvements and innovation. We are looking to employ talented and dedicated individuals who share our vision and values.

Wakefield is a learning organisation, committed to supporting staff development and we offer:

Outstanding professional development opportunities
A variety of tailored and varied training opportunities
Opportunity for flexible and hybrid working to support work-life balance.
Generous annual leave entitlement
Occupational pension scheme.

To arrange an informal discussion about the role please contact Heather Oddy, Partnership Officer on 07791 474277.

Closing date for applications: 17th March 2024

Technical Interviews: 27th March 2024

Assessments: 12th April 2024

Final Panel Interviews: 19th April 2024

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Salary

£107.16k per annum