Public Health Principal - Inclusion Health

Overview

Salary: £57,080 to £60,239 per year plus £3,203 car benefit

Hours per week: 37

Are you a passionate leader with a vision for improving public health and tackling inequalities? Luton Borough Council have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager within the Population Health Directorate at the forefront of driving strategic change across Luton’s health and care system.

About the Job

In this influential role, you’ll be the Public Health Principal Lead for key public health initiatives, working across council departments and organisational boundaries. Your mission? To develop, implement, and monitor impactful public health strategic plans that make a real difference in the lives of the community.

As a senior member of the team, you will manage complex programmes and commission services that align with national and local health objectives. You’ll be responsible for ensuring these programmes are delivered effectively on time and at scale, all while keeping the needs of Luton’s diverse population at the heart of every decision.

This role goes beyond just managing programmes; you’ll be at the helm of transformative projects that align with Luton’s Health and Wellbeing Strategy and its ambitious 2040 vision. Whether it’s redesigning pathways, redeveloping services, or negotiating change at the highest levels, you’ll be a key player in shaping the future of health and wellbeing in Luton.

About You

You’ll have in-depth experience of leading change in complex organisations or partnerships in the public/voluntary sector and of complex multi-agency programme management. You must have demonstrable experience of commissioning and the commissioning cycle or managing services and complex projects.

The successful candidate must be able to analyse and manipulate complex data to produce defined information products in order to inform strategies and plans, along with excellent IT skills. You will have the ability to influence people and direct change within service delivery and develop positive relationships with a range of partners and stakeholders.

A relevant postgraduate Degree or equivalent experience is essential, and a UKPHR registered Public Health Practitioner or someone working towards/would be prepared to work towards registration within 2 years.

Benefits

• Annual leave
• Company pension
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee discount
• Relocation assistance
• From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
• Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
• Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
• Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent
• Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
• Employee Assistance Programme: free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees
• Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible
• Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring, and clear career pathways
• Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants, and salons
• Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel