We’re thrilled to announce an opportunity for a creative and visionary Director of Public Health to join our dynamic leadership team here at Wokingham Borough Council. We’re seeking a talented individual to really make a difference through leading our pioneering efforts in identifying and addressing our inequalities, often hidden, across our Borough. We have committed to becoming a Marmot borough to embed prevention, early intervention and address inequalities in all aspects of our work. This is especially important given the significant and continued growth of our Borough and the diversity of its residents. There is a clear focus on improving outcomes for our children, creating healthy environments, and good mental health and wellbeing. As our new Director of Public Health, you’ll report to the Executive Director of Adults, Children’s and Health, whilst working closely with the Chief Executive and Corporate Leadership team. You’re a statutory chief officer of the authority and the principal adviser on all health matters, including health improvement, health protection and healthcare public health and responsible for delivering excellent public health services for Wokingham residents. You’ll be the system leader for improving the health and wellbeing of residents, reducing inequalities in health outcomes and protecting local communities in Wokingham. As our DPH, you’ll take on a key strategic and systems leadership role across the Council and our partnerships including the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board, the Wokingham Integrated Partnership Board and other health partners, as well as collaborating closely with all key partners to improve health outcomes including the Police, Fire, schools and the voluntary sector, aligning efforts to maximise impact. You’ll take a cross-system approach to deliver our ambitious Health and Wellbeing Strategy, ensuring our communities remain safe, healthy, and thriving, and that the building blocks of good health and wellbeing are embedded across all areas of the Council and our partnerships. We’re seeking an individual with exceptional leadership acumen, a proven track record of partnership working, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, whist operating in complex partnership settings and navigating the demands of local government, health, and broader public and community organisations. If you’re passionate about meeting the unique health challenges of Wokingham while capitalising on emerging opportunities, we invite you to join the team. To make a successful application, candidates must be included in either the GMC Specialist Register, the GDC Specialist List or the UK Public Health Specialist Register. To find out more, please contact our retained consultants at Penna: Nick Raper on 07715 690463, or Carol Coyle on 07500 887 849 for a confidential conversation, or visit https://execroles.penna.com/ for further information. Closing date: 6th April Final Panel/ AAC date: 25 th April To apply please click the Apply Now link below.