Assistant Director – Public Health (Partnerships & Commissioning)

Healthcare Management; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Director to enhance health outcomes in Leicestershire. In this strategic role, you will oversee public health initiatives, manage professionals, and ensure that community health needs are prioritized. Exceptional leadership and partnership skills are required. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a high-performing team. Interested candidates can contact the search partners for more details.

Qualifications

• Experience managing public health professionals and budgets.
• Ability to work across various public health domains.
• Capable of leading through change and focusing on outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Work across directorates to enhance health outcomes.
• Ensure public health voice is represented in council decisions.
• Lead a team of public health professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Project management

Influencing skills

Education

Qualification in public health

Job description

In this highly influential and strategic post, you will work across our whole directorate, council and county, breaking down siloes and unlocking the potential of our partnerships to deliver the best possible health outcomes for the people and communities of Leicestershire.

You will report to our Director of Public Health who is a chief officer of the council reporting to the Chief Executive. As one of two Assistant Directors, you will ensure that the voice of public health and the needs of our residents and communities are heard.

You will be suitably qualified in public health, and will also bring experience of managing other public health professionals, budgets, projects, and leading through change. You will demonstrate exceptional leadership, partnering and influencing skills, and an ability to work across and beyond public health, focusing on outcomes and solutions.

This is a great opportunity to be a senior member of a high performing team and to ensure that public health plays a key role in the improvement of outcomes for our communities.

For an informal discussion please contact our executive search partners GatenbySanderson: Seb Lowe (07464 543442) or click Here to apply