Public Health Lead

Connected Local Government; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government agency in Greater London is seeking a Public Health Lead to develop and coordinate initiatives aimed at improving health outcomes in the communities of Richmond and Wandsworth. This permanent full-time position requires a higher degree in public health, substantial experience in public health practice, and exceptional communication skills. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with stakeholders to deliver effective health programmes and contribute to reducing health inequalities in a diverse population of over half a million people. Benefits include 40 days of annual leave and a generous pension plan.

Benefits

40 days of annual leave

Flexible working

Generous pension plan

Qualifications

• Understanding of public health practice and policy.
• Proven ability to manage projects and influence stakeholders.
• Knowledge of health improvement and nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate public health programmes.
• Conduct health needs assessments and evaluations.
• Provide health improvement advice to partner organisations.

Skills

Epidemiology understanding

Public health experience

Data analysis

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Education

Higher degree in public health

Job description

Public Health Lead

£51,540 - £60,633

Permanent

Full Time

Hybrid, Wandsworth Town Hall and Civic Centre, Twickenham

Objective of role

Do you want to help change people’s lives?

Are you passionate about improving health outcomes?

Can you develop new ways of working to improve population health?

The London Boroughs of Richmond upon Thames and Wandsworth presents a unique opportunity to be part of a welcoming, multi-disciplinary Public Health Division with a strong culture of supporting staff development.

We are recruiting a highly motivated, outcome-focused, and enthusiastic individual to join our team to achieve the best health outcomes for our residents of Richmond and Wandsworth.This is a permanent Public Health Lead role in the Adults and Older People, Prevention and Healthcare Public Health’s Team.You will develop and coordinate public health programmes that promote healthy eating, nutrition, healthy weight, and prevention of long-term conditions.The role ensures evidence-based interventions are implemented to improve population health outcomes and reduce health inequalities across a diverse population of more than half a million people in South- West London.

About the role

The ideal candidate will have excellent relationship building and influencing skills, developing evidence based actions, be comfortable working with external and internal partners/stakeholders, and be passionate about improving outcomes for different communities.

We are looking for someone:

• Who has relevant public health experience and is comfortable leading on various public health programmes undertaking health needs assessments, planning, evaluation, supporting and developing plans and strategies, managing projects, and writing and presenting quality reports and briefings to various audiences and supporting your line manager.
• Who can apply their specialist knowledge and skills to work across healthy weight, nutrition and long-term condition programmes.
• Who will provide health improvement advice, expertise and support working with a range of partner organisations, professionals and the public
• Who is comfortable working in a fast-paced team and multi-agency programmes, policies and initiatives
• Who is experienced in data analysis and evidence-based approaches to inform decisions and improve health outcomes
• Understand governance process, reports and monitoring performance
• Who is keen to learn, develop and gain new experiences.
• Who will embrace diversity and be able to work and influence people from all walks of life.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Understanding of epidemiology and statistics, public health practice and policy, health promotion, health care evaluation including undertaking literature reviews and critically assess evidence.
• Substantial experience in public health or health-related posts, with proven ability to manage projects and influence stakeholders.
• Knowledge of health improvement, health eating, nutrition, healthy weight, impact of lifestyle and behaviours
• Understanding of social and political environment, including national and local policy, strategies, and guidance.
• Excellent communication and report-writing abilities.
• Higher degree or postgraduate qualification in public health /course relevant to public health or equivalent knowledge gained through /post-graduate training.

Closing Date: 2/2/2026

Shortlisting Date:12/2026

Interview Date: 26/2/2026 and 27/2/2026, subject to change based on availability

Test/Presentation:Presentation

We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received.Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.