Consultant in Public Health

Job Introduction

Introduction

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing Public Health team at a pivotal moment for both Lincolnshire and local government.

We are seeking an outstanding Consultant in Public Health to join Lincolnshire County Council's Public Health Division and play a key leadership role in improving the health and wellbeing of over 750,000 residents. Public Health sits within the Adult Care and Community Wellbeing Directorate and leads a broad portfolio spanning health improvement, health protection, healthcare public health and the wider determinants of health.

This appointment also comes at an important time for the county, with Local Government Reorganisation creating opportunities to influence and shape the future public health system across Lincolnshire. The successful candidate will be well placed to contribute strategic leadership throughout this period of change and help ensure population health remains at the heart of future service delivery.

About the role

As a Consultant in Public Health, you will be a senior leader within both the Public Health Division and the wider organisation.

As a member of the Public Health Senior Leadership Team, you will report directly to the Director of Public Health and work alongside other Consultants, the Assistant Director (Prevention and Early Intervention) and Heads of Service.

The role includes:

• Providing strategic public health leadership across the Council and wider system.
• Deputising for the Director of Public Health when required.
• Leading programmes to improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities.
• Influencing policy, commissioning and service transformation.
• Advising elected members, senior officers and partner organisations.
• Leading health intelligence, needs assessment and evidence-based decision making.
• Representing Lincolnshire at local, regional and national levels.

About you

We are looking for an ambitious and experienced public health professional who combines strong technical expertise with excellent leadership and partnership-working skills. You will be able to demonstrate:

• Registration with the GMC, GDC or UKPHR at Consultant level (or be within six months of registration if you are a Public Health Specialty Registrar).
• A strong track record of improving population health and reducing inequalities.
• Experience of leading change and influencing complex systems.
• Excellent analytical, communication and partnership-working skills.
• Experience of commissioning, programme leadership and service improvement.

You will also demonstrate:

• Technical expertise and professional credibility.
• Flexibility and resilience.
• The ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confidence working in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Why Lincolnshire?

Lincolnshire is a large and diverse county, encompassing vibrant urban communities, coastal areas, market towns, and extensive rural populations. This diversity creates unique public health opportunities and challenges, making it an excellent place to develop a broad and rewarding consultant portfolio.

We offer:

• A supportive and ambitious Public Health team.
• Flexible and hybrid working.
• Strong system-wide partnerships.
• Extensive opportunities for professional development.
• The chance to influence public health services during a period of significant change.

Join us

If you are passionate about improving health outcomes, tackling inequalities, and leading change at scale, we would love to hear from you.

We are offering a highly competitive salary, along with flexible working patterns, a pension and a comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes, cycle to work, civil service sports council membership and many areas for professional support and development.

The salary is £98,394 to £108,571 per annum.

As with all local authority roles affected by Local Government Reorganisation, the post will transition into the future organisational arrangements. The successful candidate will therefore play a key leadership role in shaping and supporting the development of public health services within the new unitary structures.

Applicants must be included in the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List/UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) for Public Health Specialists and meet minimum CPD requirements (i.e. be up to date) in accordance with Faculty of Public Health requirements or other recognised body. Public health specialty registrar applicants who are not yet on the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List/UKPHR must provide verifiable signed documentary evidence that they are within 6 months of gaining entry at the date of interview. Applicants going through the portfolio registration routes (GMC or UKPHR) are not eligible to be shortlisted for interview until they are included on the register. The six-month rule does not apply to these portfolio route applicants.

If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact Trudi Grant Trudi.Grant@lincolnshire.gov.uk (Director of Public Health) or Lucy Gavens Lucy.Gavens@lincolnshire.gov.uk (Consultant in Public Health).

Applications close on 16/09/26 and interviews will be held on 12/10/26.

At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work–life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure.

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check. 

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Expression of interest 

As part of your Expression of Interest (EOI), you will be required to provide a supporting statement via the application system. This should outline your relevant skills, experience, and suitability for the role. Please note this is not an uploaded document; you will need to complete this within the system (up to 10,000 words). You can copy and paste from your own document.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary.  Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty 

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Politically Restricted Position

Under The Local Government and Housing Act 1989, as amended by the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009, this post has been identified as 'politically restricted'. Further information on the Council’s Politically Restricted Posts Policy can be viewed here.

Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.