Consultant In Public Health
Blackpool CouncilBlackpool, North West
Overview
This is a local council role (full time) with Blackpool Council based in Blackpool. The advertised salary is NJC Grade H8 SCP 67-73 £84,432 - £91,540 per annum pro rata . GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 26 hours per week
Salary: NJC Grade H8 SCP 67-73 £84,432 - £91,540 per annum pro rata
Closing Date: 28th October 2026 12.00 (Midnight)
This post is eligible for a Market Forces Supplement (MFS) of up to £7,729 per annum, which would be paid on top of the normal salary. In-line with company policy, the MFS will be reviewed annually.
Opportunity
Help shape the future of public health across Blackpool; as Consultant in Public Health you will play a key role in shaping and delivering Blackpool’s public health priorities.
Responsibilities
You will lead the development and delivery of a range of public health programmes that address complex population health challenges and contribute to improving health and wellbeing outcomes for the residents of Blackpool.
The role will focus on population health improvement, working to create healthier communities and environments, prevent ill health, and reduce health inequalities through evidence-based and outcome-focused approaches.
You will provide strategic public health leadership across a complex multi-agency system, fostering strong partnerships with colleagues across Blackpool Council, the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB), NHS organisations, local authorities, community groups, and other key stakeholders.
Working across organisational boundaries, you will influence decision-making, policy development, and the effective use of resources, including budgets held by partner organisations. You will act as a credible advocate for change, driving collaboration and innovation to improve population health outcomes and address wider determinants of health.
For more information about the role and responsibilities please refer to the job description.
Interested?
If you are ready to take on a significant public health leadership opportunity and help shape the future of health improvement, health inequalities and public health strategy across Blackpool, we would be delighted to hear from you.
From the moment you join us, you’ll receive a number of benefits, including:
- Maternity, paternity and adoption leave above the statutory minimum
- Childcare voucher scheme
- Corporate leisure scheme
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including access to the e-learning site 'iPool'
- Regular supervision and support plus annual individual appraisals
- Occupational sick pay scheme and health support
- Outstanding service awards - this annual awards scheme recognises dedicated and outstanding employees!
- A range of travel benefits, such as train season ticket, car sharing, cycling schemes, staff parking and more.
- Free health MOT at corporate health events held throughout the yea
- Free independent, face-to-face counselling and helpline
- Mental Health First Aiders
- A range of employee discounts to national attractions
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Judith Mills, Consultant in Public Health on judith.mills@blackpool.gov.uk.
Shortlisting Date: Monday 2nd November
Interview Date: Tuesday 10th November
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How this role compares
We hold 228 council vacancies in North West that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £35,570. This role pays more than about 99% of them.
There are 3,980 council roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 658 of them in North West.
Blackpool Council has 25 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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