Public Health Portfolio Lead

Public Health Portfolio Lead (Ref: POS010955)

Join us in making a difference from the very beginning. We’re looking for a dedicated Public Health professional to lead our Best Start in Life portfolio in Darlington.

In this influential role, you’ll work alongside the Director of Public Health to shape and deliver strategies and work programmes that give every child the best possible start. You’ll lead on building strong partnerships, influencing key stakeholders and driving forward initiatives that reduce health inequalities and improve wellbeing across our communities.

If you're passionate about creating healthier communities and ready to lead with purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile and Supporting information.

If you wish to find out more about this role and the Public Health team we'd be happy to chat with you. Please contact Ken Ross, Public Health Specialist at Ken.Ross@darlington.gov.uk.

The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:

• 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
• Flexi-time scheme
• Flexible working
• Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
• Staff equality forums
• Green Car Leasing Scheme
• Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
• Physiotherapy service
• Confidential counselling service
• Great wellbeing offer
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
• Local and National retailer discounts
• Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
• Arriva Employee Travel Club

General Information for Applicants:
All applicant email correspondence will come from donotreply@northeastjobs.org.uk and may be directed to your Junk folder depending on the settings of your email account. Please check both your email and Junk folder as all applicants will be notified whether they have been shortlisted.

If you are experiencing problems applying for this vacancy via North East Jobs, please contact the HR Team on 01325 403217 or HR@darlington.gov.uk , who will be happy to assist.