Description
We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.
The starting salary for this role is £61,784 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week.
This is a secondment opportunity until May 2nd 2027.
We have a great opportunity to join our Cardiovascular and Cancer Prevention team as a Senior Public Health Lead.
We support hybrid working with the right balance. We come together in person for 2 days per week on average (40% of the working week) and support working from home the rest of the time.
Our Offer to You
1. 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
2. Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
3. A generous local government salary related pension
4. Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
5. Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
6. An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
7. Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
8. Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
9. A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents.
About The Role
This role is central to delivering the Public Health Service Plan and Priority One of the Health and Wellbeing Strategy, supporting the principle that "no one is left behind" and contributing to the Live Longer, Better programme. You will manage the obesity budget, oversee smoke free and NHS Health Checks budgets, and line manage leads for Smoke Free and CVD Prevention.
You will bring extensive experience in commissioning and contract management, including weight management services, and work with partners across Surrey and Sussex ICB to promote healthy ageing and reduce health inequalities. Building strong relationships across adult social care and community teams, you will make evidence-based decisions and coordinate multi-agency plans.
As the Senior Project Officer for Healthy Weight, you will review work plans, sit on the Prevention and Wider Determinants Board, and maintain a strong focus on evaluation. You will also prepare the team for Local Government Reorganisation, ensuring CPD and smooth transfer processes.
Your Application
In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our :
10. Educated to MSc Level in Public Health or a related subject
11. Proven track record delivering effective public health projects.
12. Extensive commissioning and contract management of public health services
13. Experienced in line management
14. Can evidence ability to deliver on public health core skills, such as evaluation, needs assessment and analysis of data.
15. UK PHR Practitioner Registration or be working towards it.
To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you answer the following 5 questions (maximum 200 words per question).
16. What motivated you to apply for this role and what knowledge, skills and experience do you bring?
17. Describe a time when you provided strategic leadership for a health improvement project. What was your approach and what impact did it have?
18. Tell us about a time when you successfully built partnerships across sectors to deliver a public health outcome. What challenges did you overcome?
19. Surrey County Council is going through significant change. How would you guide the team through that change, manage team anxiety and ensure successful transition?
20. Can you describe your experience with commissioning public health services, including how you have managed contracts to ensure quality, value for money, and compliance with service specifications?
Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our to get an insight into working at Surrey.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 21/12/2025 with interviews planned to follow.
Contact Us
Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.
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Our Commitment
We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.
Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
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