Public Health Portfolio Lead
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
08/08/2024
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 01/09/2024 23:59
Salary:
£44,428 - £47,420 per annum
Employment Location:
Town Hall Darlington
Further Information
We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Public Health professional to join our Public Health team in Darlington as a Public Health Portfolio Lead addressing the Public Mental Health and Aging Well agendas in Darlington. In this pivotal role, you will support the Director of Public Health to ensure broad participation in the public health agenda around Mental Health Improvement and Ageing Well by forging partnerships and influencing key stakeholders.
Your efforts will be crucial in reducing health inequalities and improving the health and wellbeing of all communities in Darlington.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, monitor, and lead the public health programmes for Mental Health Improvement and Ageing Well
- Forge and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders to promote public health initiatives.
- Provide specialist public health support and advice to commissioners, providers, third sector, and independent sector organisations.
- Drive initiatives to reduce health inequalities and improve health outcomes for diverse communities.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of public health programmes and initiatives.
About You:
- Proven experience in public health or a related field.
- Strong leadership and project management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with a range of stakeholders.
- Commitment to reducing health inequalities and improving community health and wellbeing.
Why Join Us:
- Be part of a passionate and dedicated team.
- Make a tangible impact on the health and wellbeing of Darlington’s communities.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:
- 32 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, with the option to purchase additional Annual Leave
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with the option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
- Flexi-time scheme
- Flexible working
- Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
- Staff equality forums
- Green Car Leasing Scheme
- Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
- Physiotherapy service
- Confidential counselling service
- Great wellbeing offer
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
- Local and National retailer discounts
- Arriva Employee Travel Club
For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our “why work for us” internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.
https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers-1/why-work-for-us/
Find out further information about us and what it’s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.
https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/
For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile and Employee Information Sheet.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ken Ross, Public Health Principal, on 01325 406200 or by email Ken.Ross@darlington.gov.uk
Please note
This job is closed for applications.