Director of Public Health
About The Role
Peterborough City Council seeks a Director of Public Health – an inspirational, visionary leader to shape the future of public health in a rapidly growing city. The role involves improving health, tackling inequalities, protecting communities, and acting as the main public health adviser to councillors, officers and partners. You will lead a skilled team and work closely with the local authority, NHS and the Integrated Care System.
Qualifications & Experience
You are a strategic leader with a clear public health vision and proven ability to unite stakeholders. Registered with the GMC, GDC or UK Public Health Register, you bring expertise in public health, epidemiology, health economics and policy, as well as a track record of innovation and change management. You demonstrate skills in navigating complex systems, building relationships, focusing on performance and risk, delivering quality and cost‑effective health programmes that reduce inequalities, and developing your team.
Benefits
* Access to a range of benefits via Vivup, including in‑store and online discounts, Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes
* Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro rata)
* Access to a car lease scheme
* Take bank holidays flexibly to suit personal circumstances
* Make additional voluntary contributions to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
* Access to development opportunities, including apprenticeships, to support personal and professional growth
* Paid volunteering hours each year to make a positive impact on the community during your normal working day
* Access to the equality, diversity and inclusion network
* Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards
Commitments & Equality
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to fostering diversity, advancing equity and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers and minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives are encouraged and valued.
We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require reasonable adjustments, please contact us and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Interview Dates
Interviews will be held on the 15th and 17th June 2026.
Kerry Evans
Service Lead Recruitment & Reward
Peterborough First Group
Eye Rd, Peterborough PE1 4YZ, UK
Job Type: Permanent
Published on 19 May 2026
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