Director of Public Health
From Starting Well to Living Well and Aging Well, we’re working to deliver a comprehensive public health offer across Somerset. Our shared vision for Somerset is that people live healthy and independent lives, supported by thriving and connected communities with timely and easy access to high-quality and efficient public services when they need them. We’re helping people take responsibility for their own health and wellbeing, supporting them to be resilient, and enabling them to live independently.
This role plays a fundamental part in advancing and achieving this complex agenda. We’re looking for candidates who can demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the DPH accountabilities, and its role in supporting county-wide improvement of health outcomes.
You’ll be the lead on our recently-secured Health Determinants Research Grant, so experience of managing a comparable programme would be an advantage. As a new organisation, the Council has a unique culture and sense of possibility, and you’ll relish being part of our inspiring shared vision for Somerset.
For more information, please view the role profile, linked below.
To apply
To apply for this job please click on the Apply button below and fill out the requested information. When prompted, please submit your CV and a Supporting Statement (no more than four sides of A4 each).
With your CV, please also provide the names and contact details of two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be contacted if you reach the final stages, and we will not contact referees without your permission.
Your supporting statement should express why you are interested in this role and what experience you can bring to the organisation. The statement should tackle the specific requirements of the role; outlining examples and outcomes showing how you meet those requirements.
