Head of Public Health

Bradford Metropolitan District Council

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Job summary

We are seeking to appoint Head of Public Health who will work to improve the wellbeing and health of the people of Bradford.This is a permanent post, and we are looking for candidates who are dynamic, focused and skilled, and capable of driving projects at a pace necessary to deliver the changes needed to improve health and wellbeing and deliver evidence based policy and strategy, within a passionate and ambitious public health department. Although it is a generic post and can be asked to cover all aspects of Public Health this post will focus on Health Intelligence and Service Transformation.Bradford is the UKs youngest city, with more than a quarter of people aged under 18 and is among its most diverse; 36% of people are from ethnic minorities and over 150 languages are spoken here. Bradford has high levels of poor health and some of the lowest healthy life expectancy in England. We have a strong focus on applied research with our partnership with the Bradford Institute of Health Research and as a Council we were recently successful in securing £5m to develop research capacity and capability across the Council with a focus on wider determinants of health.

Main duties of the job

Bradford is an innovative place committed to improving health outcomes for its residents, despite the substantial challenges of poverty and inequalities. Working relationships with partner organisations are strong, and this post will contribute to our achievement of greater cross-sectoral integration through systems-leadership and delivery of joint priorities.

The successful candidates will have a range of Public Health experience at a senior and strategic level, be proactive and able to demonstrate strong leadership skills.

About us

Please refer to the supporting documents.

Please provide evidence of how you meet the Special Knowledge criteria, Experience and Qualifications that are required for the role.

Date posted

04 July 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£70,134 to £79,879 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

F0038-518334

Job locations

1st Floor, Britannia House

Bradford

BD1 1HX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Bradford Council About Us.

Bradford Council is the fourth largest of 36 Metropolitan District Councils in the country, which serve the larger cities and conurbations. There are four other metropolitan authorities in the West Yorkshire area Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield.

We employ approximately 8,500 people (excluding schools) including social workers, litter pickers, library staff, lawyers and town planners. The size and scale of Bradford Council makes it one of the biggest employers in the district.

The City of Bradford has the status of a City and a Metropolitan Borough. In addition to the Traditional Bradford City, the Metropolitan District includes the following main areas of population: Addingham, Baildon, Bingley, Burley, Cullingworth, Denholme, Eastburn, Haworth, Ilkley, Keighley, Menston, Oxenhope, Queensbury, Silsden, Shipley and Steeton.

The total population of the District is approximately 531,200 and it covers 141 square miles. Bradford Council has a workforce of 18,000 (including schools).

To find out more about Bradford Council and to view our vacancies please visit https://www.bradford.gov.uk/jobs/jobs/

Job description

Job responsibilities

Bradford Council About Us.

Bradford Council is the fourth largest of 36 Metropolitan District Councils in the country, which serve the larger cities and conurbations. There are four other metropolitan authorities in the West Yorkshire area Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield.

We employ approximately 8,500 people (excluding schools) including social workers, litter pickers, library staff, lawyers and town planners. The size and scale of Bradford Council makes it one of the biggest employers in the district.

The City of Bradford has the status of a City and a Metropolitan Borough. In addition to the Traditional Bradford City, the Metropolitan District includes the following main areas of population: Addingham, Baildon, Bingley, Burley, Cullingworth, Denholme, Eastburn, Haworth, Ilkley, Keighley, Menston, Oxenhope, Queensbury, Silsden, Shipley and Steeton.

The total population of the District is approximately 531,200 and it covers 141 square miles. Bradford Council has a workforce of 18,000 (including schools).

To find out more about Bradford Council and to view our vacancies please visit https://www.bradford.gov.uk/jobs/jobs/

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Masters level qualification in Public Health or relevant subject
  • Understanding of project/programme management
  • At least 5 years working in Public Health or related field, involving both strategic leadership, working in complex systems and managing staff

Desirable

  • Masters level qualification in Public Health or relevant subject
  • Understanding of project/programme management
  • At least 5 years working in Public Health or related field, involving both strategic leadership, working in complex systems and managing staff
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Masters level qualification in Public Health or relevant subject
  • Understanding of project/programme management
  • At least 5 years working in Public Health or related field, involving both strategic leadership, working in complex systems and managing staff

Desirable

  • Masters level qualification in Public Health or relevant subject
  • Understanding of project/programme management
  • At least 5 years working in Public Health or related field, involving both strategic leadership, working in complex systems and managing staff

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Metropolitan District Council

Address

1st Floor, Britannia House

Bradford

BD1 1HX


Employer's website

https://www.bradford.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Metropolitan District Council

Address

1st Floor, Britannia House

Bradford

BD1 1HX


Employer's website

https://www.bradford.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant in Public Health

Rose Dunlop

rose.dunlop@bradford.gov.uk

Date posted

04 July 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£70,134 to £79,879 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

F0038-518334

Job locations

1st Floor, Britannia House

Bradford

BD1 1HX


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