Job Introduction
We’re recruiting a Public Health Principal to join our Public Health team at Milton Keynes City Council, as part of a shared service with Bedford Borough Council and Central Bedfordshire Council.
Reporting to the Head of Public Health Programmes, you will provide strategic leadership across a portfolio that includes public mental health, suicide prevention, and prevention and early intervention. This is a rewarding senior specialist role which will draw on your expertise in using data, evidence and insight to ensure interventions are targeted where they will make the greatest difference and improve outcomes for the population of Milton Keynes and across our shared service footprint.
The post will work closely with colleagues across the council, partner agencies, including the National Health Service (NHS) and businesses, and with residents to reduce health inequalities and to address the wider determinants of health, prioritising those with the greatest level of need.
Demonstrable experience of applying Public Health principles and theories to improve population level outcomes and strong project and programme management skills are essential for this role.
This is a Site-Based role, and you’ll be expected to work from the designated workplace.
Interviews for this role will be held on 20 May
At Milton Keynes City Council, we aim to make a difference every day. We’re dedicated, respectful and collaborative. We act as one council, and we work hard to create cleaner, safer and healthier communities while tackling inequalities and supporting people to thrive.
Find out more about working with us here: www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk
Main Responsibility
- Lead the strategic development and implementation of public health programmes across a defined portfolio, including public mental health and suicide prevention.
- Influence and work with partners across local authorities, health and the voluntary and community sector to prioritise and invest in prevention.
- Provide highly specialist public health advice to support the interpretation and implementation of national policy at local level.
- Support commissioning activity by providing public health expertise at all stages, from planning through to evaluation.
- Manage public health budgets to ensure interventions are evidence based and deliver value for money.
- Line manage a Public Health Practitioner and support their development to ensure effective delivery of key initiatives.
The Ideal Candidate
- A Master’s degree in Public Health or a relevant Master’s level qualification, or equivalent professional experience.
- Strong knowledge of public health principles, health inequalities and the wider determinants of health.
- Experience of using population health data and evidence to shape strategy and demonstrate impact.
- The ability to analyse, interpret and present complex data to inform decision making.
- Proven skills in partnership working, influence and system leadership.
- Experience of managing projects, programmes and competing priorities.
- Line management experience and the ability to support colleagues within a shared service environment.
To be successful in this role, you’ll need a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. If we offer you the role, we’ll ask you to provide evidence of your driving licence and vehicle insurance, including cover for business use. We’re unable to confirm an appointment until these documents are received.
Package Description
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:
- Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.
- Excellent pension – everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.
- Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.
- Salary sacrifice car scheme – low-cost leasing of electric and low emission vehicles.
- Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.
Why join us? Along with more on our Benefits, discover why Working at the City Council could be the right move for you here Working at the Council | Milton Keynes
Our roles are either designated ‘site based’ or ‘home based’. ‘Site based’ roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst ‘home based’ roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances.
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.
We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.
We’re very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative.
We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it’s time for a new role.
If you’d like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council.
