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Director of Public Health & Communities

Employer
Nottinghamshire County Council
Location
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Salary
£Competitive (dependent on experience)
Closing date
3 Nov 2024
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Are you ready to take on a transformative leadership role at the heart of one of the UK’s most dynamic counties? Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking an exceptional leader to be our next Director of Public Health and Communities. This is an exciting opportunity that brings public health  together with our communities and public protection functions to  drive a new approach to early help, prevention and community resilience. You will be key to driving improvement in the health and wellbeing of over 800,000 residents, and influence policy at the highest level within the Council and its local and regional partners.

Nottinghamshire is a vibrant county where rich history meets modern innovation. Internationally renowned for the legend of Robin Hood and the stunning Sherwood Forest, it offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and urban excitement. Whether it's exploring charming market towns, indulging in world-class shopping in Nottingham, or enjoying scenic countryside walks, Nottinghamshire has something for everyone. Join us in our dynamic and inspiring county, where work and life thrive in harmony!

As Director of Public Health and Communities, you will take on a key strategic and systems leadership role across the Council and our partnerships, including the new East Midlands County Combined Authority, to integrate and reform health, care, and community services to improves outcomes for our residents. You’ll take a cross system approach to deliver our ambitious Health and Wellbeing Strategy, addressing complex health inequalities and ensuring that our communities remain safe, healthy, and thriving, and that the building blocks of good health and wellbeing are embedded in the DNA of the Council and our partners.. Working with our Executive Director of Place Derek Higton, you will be pivotal in developing and driving placed-based leadership with community and regional health & wellbeing at its core. You’ll lead too the commissioning and delivery of critical front line public health and communities services, looking to drive continuous improvement in service delivery and outcomes across a diverse portfolio of services.

We are looking for a visionary leader with a deep understanding of the social, economic, and health challenges facing diverse populations. You will have proven experience in public health leadership and a passion for driving improved community outcomes. The successful candidate will be able to operate in complex partnership settings, navigating the demands of local government, health, and broader public and community organisations.

This is a unique opportunity to be bold, creative and do things differently, whilst helping us to make a  tangible positive impact on a county rich in potential. If you are driven by making a difference, Nottinghamshire County Council offers a high performing and supportive platform for you to shape real change and create lasting improvement in life chances.

For more information please visit https://nottinghamshireseniorleadership.co.uk/

For an informal conversation about this role, please contact: 

Carol Coyle - 07500 887849  or email: carol.coyle@penna.com

Nick Raper – 07715 690463 or email: nick.raper@penna.com

Rachael Morris - 07840 711217 or email: rachael.morris@penna.com

Closing Date: 3rd November 2024 (Midnight)

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.

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