Assistant Director, Health Protection and Built and Natural Environment
Contract: Fixed Term until 30-November-2027 – Full Time
Are you passionate about reducing health inequalities, improving population health, and working collaboratively across systems to make a lasting impact? Birmingham City Council is seeking a values-driven and forward-thinking individual to join us as our Assistant Director, Health Protection and Built and Natural Environment.
About the Role:
This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal leadership role in one of the UK's most vibrant and diverse cities. As Assistant Director, you will work alongside the Director of Public Health’s dynamic leadership team and wider services to deliver our vision of a modern council – one that puts children, citizens, and places at the heart of what we do.
You will contribute to shaping Birmingham’s health and wellbeing agenda by supporting local communities, leading transformation, and influencing the future of public health in partnership with the NHS Integrated Care System and other key stakeholders.
Your remit will include health improvement, health protection, and healthcare public health, with the flexibility to respond to evolving service demands. As a key member of our Extended Leadership Team, you will also deputise for the Director of Public Health and help drive operational and strategic success across our services.
You’ll help ensure Birmingham remains resilient and responsive to public health challenges, from long-term health improvements to managing emerging public health threats. The role also contributes to city-wide transformation, working with the NHS, integrated care systems, and other local and regional partners.
Your portfolio will be dynamic, adapting to current priorities focus on innovation, inclusion, and equity.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide expert advice and leadership on public health matters to council leaders, officers, and partners
* Drive improvements in population health outcomes, with a particular focus on reducing inequalities
* Collaborate with partners to deliver joint plans that support the health, safety, and wellbeing of Birmingham’s communities
* Lead and manage public health services, fostering a supportive, inclusive, and high-performing culture
* Support planning for and responding to public health emergencies, in collaboration with national agencies
* Represent Birmingham City Council at a regional and national level, advocating for positive health outcomes
* Contribute to the delivery of the Council’s wider transformation programme, ensuring public health is embedded across corporate services
* Deputise for the Director of Public Health as required
About You
We’re looking for a collaborative and compassionate leader who can bring strategic thinking, partnership working, and public health expertise to this pivotal role. You’ll be confident in working across systems, skilled in engaging diverse stakeholders, and experienced in leading change at scale.
To be successful, you’ll need:
* Specialist registration with the UK Public Health Register or the General Medical Council/General Dental Council
* Significant leadership experience in public health or a related field
* Strong analytical and strategic planning skills, with the ability to interpret complex data
* Experience in managing people, resources, and partnerships effectively
* A passion for promoting inclusive, community-led approaches to health and wellbeing
For any informal enquires please contact: Sally Burns at Sally.Burns@birmingham.gov.uk
To apply, please click the apply button.
Closing date: 5 August 2025.
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