Lead Population Health in Sefton

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a statutory, system-wide leadership role in a forward-looking council committed to prevention, neighbourhood health and reducing inequalities.

As Director of Public Health (DPH), you will be Sefton Council’s principal advisor on population health, providing professional leadership across the authority and the wider health and care system. Reporting to the Executive Director for Adult Social Care, Health & Wellbeing, you will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, shaping strategy, influencing policy and driving measurable improvements in health outcomes.

Sefton is recognised as a Neighbourhood Pioneer, championing community-driven approaches that put people and place at the heart of public services. Public Health plays a central role in delivering the Council’s Core Purpose and Sefton 2030 Vision.

The Role

• Fulfil the statutory duties of the Director of Public Health under the Health and Social Care Act 2012.
• Provide authoritative, evidence-based advice to elected Members, senior officers and partners.
• Lead health improvement, health protection, healthcare public health and population health intelligence.
• Act as the Council’s lead for public health emergencies, resilience and assurance.
• Champion prevention, early intervention and neighbourhood-based approaches across all services.
• Influence system priorities through strong partnerships with the NHS, Integrated Care Board and VCSE sector.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Public Health team.

About You

• Appropriately qualified public health professional, including specialist registration or eligibility.
• Proven experience of leading change at scale in complex systems.
• Experience advising and influencing at senior political and organisational levels.
• Credibility to provide independent professional challenge.
• Strong commitment to tackling health inequalities and improving outcomes for diverse communities.

Next Steps

For an informal conversation, please contact Rebecca Carolan to arrange a discussion with Sarah Alldis, Executive Director – Adult Social Care, Health & Wellbeing:

Email:  rebecca.carolan@sefton.gov.uk

This post is subject to Basic Disclosure and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Important Dates

• Shortlisting (No candidate involvement): 20^th March
• Technical Interviews (via MS Teams): 27^th March
• Panel Assessments (in person): 31^st March
• Final Interview (in person): 9^th April

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.

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