Public Health Consultant – South East UK
£800 per day via Umbrella
6-month initial contract
Hybrid working
Start: January 2026
This is an exciting opportunity to join this councils Public Health Directorate in a time of exciting change. You will play a pivotal role in driving improved health and wellbeing outcomes for local residents, with a focus on Health Protection and collaborate working with the NHS.
Working across organisations and systems, you will influence strategy, shape services, and advocate for changes that improve both population and planetary health, in line with statutory duties.
About your role as Public Health Consultant
Lead the delivery of strategic objectives for the Council and Health & Wellbeing Board
Drive improvements in health and wellbeing outcomes for its residents
Act as a change agent, delivering outcome indicators from public health, NHS, and social care frameworks
Work collaboratively across health, social care, and community sectors to influence budgets and priorities
Champion evidence-based practice and innovation in public health delivery About you as Public Health Consultant
Masters in Public Health (or equivalent)
GMC/GDC/UKPHR registered (Full & Specialist Register) with licence to practice
If UK-trained: Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)
If non-UK trained: Evidence of equivalence to UK CCT
Up to date with CPD in line with Faculty of Public Health or other recognised body requirements
Proven leadership in public health at strategic and operational levels
Strong ability to influence stakeholders and work across organisations to deliver change How to Apply If you are passionate about improving population health and ready to take on a role shaping the future of public health services, please send your updated CV to Terry Lee at (url removed) or call 📞 (phone number removed).
Our clients are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Recruitment decisions are based solely on experience and skills. We will support any reasonable adjustments required during the recruitment process.
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