Duration: 24 months Role Overview: This is an exciting time to join us as we continue our ambitious transformation programme of work that focuses on strengthened partnership approach to improving health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities in Croydon. You will play a leading role in strategic change management within the public health department and in the public health function more widely, as well as day to day leadership responsibilities within the department. You will work as part of a dedicated, fast-paced, agile, public health team with a portfolio covering a variety of public health areas. Working in small teams, you will lead the provision of expert public health advice and support to public health specialists within the public health department, to colleagues and departments across the health and social care system and to other partner organisations; to maximise positive impacts and minimise any harm to the population. You will bring a range of public health competencies to the Council and also have the opportunity to further develop a wide range of skills. You should be passionate and enthusiastic about public health in local government and able to demonstrate: highly developed specialised public health knowledge; strong track record working towards improved health and wellbeing; effective communication, negotiating and project management skills; and a good understanding of the public health statutory responsibilities of the local authority in relation to health improvement, wider determinants of health, health protection and supporting NHS commissioners around health care provision. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Andrea Fallon, Interim Director of Public Health at andrea.falloncroydon.gov.uk or Fatai Ogunlayi, Consultant in Public Health at fatai.ogunlayicroydon.gov.uk Interview date: Tentatively 20th and 21st January 2025 (TBC) Closing date: 5th January 2024 at 23:59pm Disclaimer Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role. Croydon Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The Successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check which allows them to work with children.