Public Health Programme Manager

The Role:

The post holder will be a senior member of the Public Health team. They are to provide strong leadership and advocacy for health and wellbeing across City of Stoke-on-Trent and support the development and implementation of services, programmes and projects on reducing inequalities and improving quality of life across City of Stoke-on-Trent.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead development and delivery of strategic public health responses aligned to Stoke-on-Trent priorities, using programme, project, and change management approaches. Manage complex programmes/projects with clear governance, accountability, budgets, and timelines, working closely with Consultants in Public Health and stakeholders. Drive change to improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities by analysing complex issues, aligning stakeholders, and building strong professional networks. Support the JSNA and Health & Wellbeing Strategy, providing robust data analysis, research evidence, and cost-effectiveness insights to inform decisions and priorities. Lead policy, strategy, and service development through needs assessment, evaluation, and continuous monitoring to ensure value for money and long-term impact. Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, advise elected members, and manage/supervise staff performance aligned with corporate objectives.

About You:

• Qualifications & Knowledge: Master’s in Public Health (or similar), with UKPHR Practitioner status or equivalent senior public health experience; strong understanding of public health principles, policy, and systems.
• Strategic & Commissioning: Expertise Senior-level experience in public health, including influencing policy, managing change, and delivering projects/programmes that improve population health outcomes. Proven ability to build relationships, collaborate across local government and multi-agency settings, and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders and communities
• Project & Financial Management: Strong track record in project/programme management, including budgeting, monitoring and evaluation, and ensuring compliance with regulations
• Leadership & Core Skills: Ability to lead and manage staff, work independently under pressure, analyse complex data, communicate effectively, and to demonstrate professionalism and care in their approach