Deputy Director of Public Health

Location: Shropshire (with flexible and hybrid working arrangements).
Grade: C4 £106,925 - £112,748 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Accountable to: Executive Director of Public Health

Closing date: 13th March 2026

Interviews in person: Week commencing 23rd of March

About the role

Shropshire Council vision is "Shropshire living your best life", it is underpinned by a focused commitment to pivoting the whole Council to a focus on prevention, early intervention and tackling inequalities.

As Deputy Director for Public Health, you would provide leadership to the team supporting the Director of Public Health in delivering these Corporate and wider partnership health and wellbeing priorities, making a real difference to the lives of people in Shropshire. The role will also oversee any statutory, non-statutory, and regulatory responsibilities associated with the function.

This is an opportunity for an experienced Consultant with practical knowledge of all three domains of Public Health to step into leadership of an enthusiastic and committed Public Health team

We are looking to appoint a candidate full time but will consider a part time appointment for the right candidate. We embrace hybrid working, with virtual working from home balanced with in-person meeting attendance. You will be professionally accountable to the Executive Director (Public Health).

The postholder will be a senior leader in the Public Health team. The postholder will be an advocate for public health, prevention and wellbeing working effectively with partners within and outside of Shropshire. The role will also undertake key functions of a Public Health Consultant and support the Director of Public Health in achieving core public health objectives namely improving health and reducing health inequalities, protecting health and contributing to the quality of local health and social care services.

We are seeking a strong system leader who can communicate effectively and influence change across a wide range of stakeholders. You will be committed to tackling the wider determinants of health as well as able to demonstrate a good range of core Public Health skills. A good track record of working at a senior level in local government, managing staff and budgets, communicating complex information to a wide range of audiences will be a clear advantage. The post-holder will provide strategic specialist advice in development of inter-agency and interdisciplinary short- and long-term strategic plans for securing health improvement both in the general population and in vulnerable groups at high risk of poor health and or reduced life expectancy.

Shropshire's Public Health team aims to "create healthy, safe and supportive communities, achieving wellbeing for all" - this includes our staff team and our ways of working. If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, the difference that our Public Health team is making for our residents, please email .

Why join Shropshire Council?

At Shropshire Council, we are committed to fostering a healthy, inclusive, and empowered workforce. You'll have the opportunity to shape the future of our organisation and make a real difference to the lives of our residents. We offer a competitive salary, generous annual leave, flexible working, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

How to Apply

To apply for the role please submit an up-to-date CV and no more than 2 sides of A4 expressing why you would be the right candidate for the role.

Shropshire Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community