Director of Public Health

Cheshire East Council
£115,826
Hackney

Cheshire East boasts stunning countryside, thriving towns, and excellent transport connections. But beyond the picture postcard image lies a rich tapestry of communities, each with its own story. With 400,000 residents, we’re a borough of contrasts, and with a proud industrial heritage alongside pockets of social deprivation.

With a new Leader, Deputy Leader, and Chief Executive in place, the council is embarking on a major reset to ensure our financial sustainability and protect essential services.

THE ROLE

We are currently seeking a new DPH who can lead our drive to support healthy, happy communities. The Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy sets out our high-level vision and aspirations to reduce inequalities, narrowing the gap between those who are enjoying good health and wellbeing and those who are not; improve the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all of our residents; and help people to have a good quality of life, to be healthy and happy.  

We have a good public health team, well regarded by the professional public health community and local NHS, so we are approaching these issues from a position of strength.   Our new DPH will of course need the correct technical understanding, experience and qualifications for the role, but equally they must have the leadership and partnership skills to be able to work effectively with stakeholders in the council and across the wider health system in order to effect fundamental change and tackle underlying health inequalities.

INFORMATION

For further details, please click on the role profile and useful links below, or for more information please contact Luke Judd on 07435 270659 or luke.judd@starfishsearch.com

ROLE PROFILE     Senior Management Structure     Public Health Structure    
Timeline

Closing Date: Sunday 12th January 2025

Longlist Meeting: 16th January 2025

Useful Links
JSNA VIEW
Health and Wellbeing Strategy VIEW
The Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Health and Care Partnership VIEW
Facts and figures VIEW
Budget and MTFS VIEW
Our transformation plan VIEW
LGA Corporate Peer Challenge in March 2024 VIEW
Political composition VIEW
The CLT VIEW
Visit Cheshire VIEW
Cheshire East Council Plan 2024-25 VIEW
Message from the Chief Executive VIEW
Champs VIEW
How to apply

To make an application, please click on the apply now button below, with the following prepared:

  • Your CV (no more than three sides of A4).
  • A supporting statement (no more than three sides of A4) that sets out why you think this role is the right move for you and how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria.

If our client is a member of the Disability Confident Scheme and you would like to apply under the scheme, please state that clearly at the top of your supporting statement, along with any adjustments you require to be made if invited for interview.

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