Director of Public Health
At Surrey County Council, we are committed to empowering our communities, supporting our residents to lead healthy and fulfilling lives and ensuring no one is left behind.
In this role, you’ll be a system leader for improving the health and wellbeing of our residents, reducing inequalities in health outcomes and protecting local communities from public health hazards. It’s a statutory Chief Officer post, and you will be our principal adviser on all health matters to elected members, officers and partners.
We’re looking for a visionary and strategic leader who can deliver local outcomes through forward thinking, transparent and visible leadership. A track record of consistent impact within public health is a must, and you will have a clear, inspiring focus on improving health outcomes and reducing inequalities within local communities. Instinctively collaborative and able to work effectively with a wide range of partners, you’ll be adept at navigating complex political and financial environments. Strong communication and interpersonal skills will be essential, and you will exemplify integrity, accountability, and excellence whilst fostering a forward-thinking and outcome-focused culture.
For more information about this role, please view the role profile, linked below. You can also visit Surrey County Council's dedicated microsite at https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/leadership-roles/opportunities/director-of-public-health. Please note you will need to return to this page to complete your application.
Indicative Timetable
Closing date for applications: Monday 25 August 2025
Longlisting: Friday 29 August 2025
Preliminary interviews (via Microsoft Teams): Monday 8 September 2025 (PM)
Shortlisting: Friday 12 September 2025
Officer panel assessments (in Reigate): Monday 6 October 2025 (PM)
Final interview panel with members (in Reigate): Wednesday 5 November 2025 (PM)(dates subject to change)
If there are any interview dates on which you are likely to be unavailable, please let us know as soon as you can.
For an informal conversation about this role, please contact:
Dawn Faulkner
Email: dfaulkner@faerfield.co.uk
Phone: 0121 312 3755
Rob Naylor
Email: rnaylor@faerfield.co.uk
Phone: 0121 312 3755
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 of no more than 1000 words.
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.
