Contract Type: Fixed‑term (12 months – maternity cover)
Hours: Up to 37 hours per week (minimum 0.6 WTE considered)
Location: Hybrid working – remote plus 3/5 days at Sandwell Council House, Oldbury
Sandwell Council is seeking an experienced, high‑performing Consultant in Public Health to join our senior Public Health leadership team at a pivotal time for health improvement across the borough.
This is a 12‑month fixed‑term role, during which you will focus on Children and Young People (0–19) and all‑age Mental Health. You will support delivery of key priorities within the Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2026–2031 and lead large‑scale recommissioning and strategy refresh activity.
About the role
* Provide strategic public health leadership across the health improvement portfolio
* Lead key programmes including 0–19s recommissioning and the refresh of the Mental Health Strategy
* Advise on the health impact of policies across the Council and partner organisations
* Work closely with the Director of Public Health to shape priorities and influence system‑wide decision‑making
* Manage and monitor budgets within your portfolio, ensuring value for money
* Lead, motivate and develop staff, promoting a culture of continuous improvement
* Strengthen partnerships across health, social care, education, housing and the voluntary sector
About you
* Specialist professional registration in Public Health (or equivalent)
* Senior‑level experience within local government or the health system
* A strong understanding of population health, health inequalities and system leadership
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence at senior level
* Proven experience leading complex programmes and inspiring positive change
* A clear understanding of the link between economic success and improved health outcomes
Why Sandwell Council?
At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough.
Benefits that our employees enjoy
* Competitive market salary and 31 Days Annual leave (Excluding bank holidays)
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Hybrid Working and Flexible working options
* Fantastic training and development opportunities
* A supportive, inclusive and ambitious working environment
We place equality,diversityand inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives,backgroundsand identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, andhave the opportunity tothrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected,supportedand able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees haveequitableaccess to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role.
If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at EDI_Team@sandwell.gov.uk.
If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to statethis whensubmittingyour CV.
If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact Sheona_Grey@sandwell.gov.uk.
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