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North Tyneside has ambitious plans for the people and places across the borough.  

We are seeking an inspiring and visionary Director of Public Health who is passionate about making North Tyneside a great place to live, work and visit, where people are happy, healthy and able to thrive.  

This is an exciting time to join us as Director of Public Health, and we are looking for someone who will be at the forefront of leading, developing and maintaining a clear strategic vision with the Elected Mayor, Cabinet and Members.

To learn more about our 2025-2030 priorities, please take a look at the candidate information pack attached. 

If you are a senior leader, with extensive experience working within Public Health and are driven to make a real difference to people's lives, we would love to hear from you.  

The Role: Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, the Director of Public Health will be at the forefront of our ambitious plans to enhance the quality of life for the people of North Tyneside. You will lead a dedicated team of public health professionals, collaborate with key stakeholders, and develop innovative strategies to tackle public health challenges. 

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Public Health will: 

• Lead with Vision: The ability to empower, motivate and develop colleagues whilst continuing to develop our positive and inclusive organisational culture.
• Legislative practice: Analyse data and conduct research to develop and implement forward-thinking public health policies, procedures and programs.
• Statutory reporting: Responsible for the creation of the independent annual report, making evidence-based and innovative recommendations to improve health and reduce inequalities across the borough. 
• Collaborate and Advocate: Establish and sustain positive relationships that generate confidence; collaborative working with a wide range of diverse stakeholders and advocate for improvements to promote and protect the health of residents in North Tyneside.
• Proactively source funding: Advocate for public health funding and resources to drive our initiatives whilst being good value for money. 
• Safeguarding: North Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and adults at risk of harm. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures, and guidance. Within North Tyneside, safeguarding is everybody's business. 

What We're Looking For: 

Educational Background: 

• Inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register/ GDC Specialist List/ UK Voluntary Register for Public Health Specialists,  
• CPD requirements in accordance with Faculty of Public Health 
• Appropriate postgraduate or professional qualification.

• Experience:Minimum of 3 years’ experience of public health practice at a senior level. 
• Strong track Record: Demonstrates evidence of change management experience, delivering new working practices, cultural and structural change and an understanding of the modernising local government agenda and changes in public sector policy development. 
• Expertise: Deep understanding of public health principles, practices, and regulations. 
• Values: Put our values into practice daily: we listen, we care, we are ambitious, we are good value for money. 
• Skills: Exceptional communication, leadership, and strategic thinking abilities. 
• Relationships: The ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including the Elected Mayor, Members, senior management colleagues and other partners. 

To understand more about the role, statutory responsibilities as well as the essential skills, experience and qualifications needed for this role, full details are included in the job description linked below.  

Want to know more about the role and North Tyneside Council? 

We encourage you to look at the Candidate information pack which you will find attached to the vacancy. This pack has been created to give you more information to support your application. 

It will also provide you with information regarding our organisational priorities, values and people first strategy. 

If you are excited about this opportunity and want to learn more before you apply, we encourage an informal conversation with one of our senior team. If you would like further information, please contact people.recruitment@northtyneside.gov.uk and we’ll get this organised for you. 

Next steps and key dates

To apply for the role of Director of Public Health please submit an up-to-date CV, that clearly outlines the essential qualification and job experience that meets the criteria as set out in the Job Description and Personal Statement. 

We would also like you to provide us with a cover statement that details how your professional experience is relevant to the role, and how your values align to those of North Tyneside. 

If you have any questions regarding the application process, or need additional support, please contact our Recruitment Manager - Hollie.Sturrock@northtyneside.gov.uk. 

Advert closes Tuesday 24 June 2025. 

The Appointments and Disciplinary committee will shortlist candidates by Monday 30 June 2025.   

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.