Description Senior Public Health Development Manager - Ref: SS00225 G12: £51,802 - £57,645 Contract: Permanent, full-time We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual for the role of Senior Public Health Development Manager to join our Public Health Team. The role will cover a portfolio of programmes, largely focusing on mental wellbeing (including suicide prevention), healthy ageing and support for our Public Health apprentices. As a Senior Public Health Development Manager, you will need a solid grasp of the principles, theory and practice of public health, as well as health and other systems including; government policy; practical knowledge/experience of strategic commissioning and creating new services from external providers; skills related to all aspects of the process (i.e. needs analysis, performance review etc); experience of finding key stakeholders and building effective relationships, of working in the public sector and leading projects that result in change; a good understanding of Clinical Governance or other quality assurance mechanisms; experience of influencing policy and practice; and managing change and persuading other professionals and organisations to improve health and services for the public. You will have a post-graduate qualification expertise and/or extensive experience working as a public health practitioner as well as programme management skills, including budgeting, needs assessment, monitoring, and evaluation experience. View Job Description and Employee Specification Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information. Closing date: Sunday 18th May 2025 For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Nadia Inglis, Director of Public Health on 07980501941, or nadia.inglis@walsall.gov.uk This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English. For this role the successful candidate must undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. BPSS is the minimum standard to ensure the identify and integrity of an employee who has access to official information using secure networks linking central governments and local authorities. A BPSS check involves four main elements; Identity Check, National and Immigration Status, Employment History (last 3 years) and Verification of Criminal Record (unspent convictions only). Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children, young people and adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. Completion of a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for this role. For further reasons to join us, please visit: https://go.walsall.gov.uk/employee-benefits