Vacancy Details

Description

Consultant in Public Health 

Directorate: Public Health, Protection and Wellbeing

Grade: DH2 - £95,659 - £100,499

 

Stoke-on-Trent is a unique city with a diverse population, forged through a strong industrial heritage, world-renowned for our enterprise and craftsmanship. Our communities are tightly woven where the importance of family, neighbourhoods and place all contribute to a strong sense of personal and collective identity. It is a city of kindness, where care for one another runs deep, and the importance of values are central to our identify. We are a historic city, celebrating our centenary in 2025, and it will be our strengths that see us continue to flourish.

 

However, we know that there are inequalities across our communities that impact upon the wellbeing, prosperity and life outcomes of our residents. Our new corporate strategy, ‘Our City, Our Wellbeing’, is clear in its vision to create shared wealth and reduce inequalities. And our public health team is driven to create happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives for the residents of the city.  We have real ambition to make a positive difference.

 

With our renewed ambition, we are developing our public health team with the addition of a new Consultant post, and are seeking a leader with the skill, confidence and creativity to work within constrained resources to make a lasting impact. As an individual they will be values driven, work well within a collegiate team, be clear in what we are trying to achieve, and believe in the strength of the residents and communities of Stoke-on-Trent.

 

This is a challenging role, but for the right individual it will be deeply rewarding, with the support and opportunity to make a real difference and see the direct impact of your actions.

 

If you’re up for the challenge, want to work in a city which is unique in the UK, a city of kindness and a city where care runs deep, we are keen for you to apply.

 

For further information, please see www.teamstoke.com or contact Stephen Gunther, Corporate Director Public Health, Protection and Wellbeing (Executive Assistant: karen.platt@stoke.gov.uk or (01782) 234573).

 

Final Stakeholder and Panel Interviews: July 2025, date to be confirmed 

 

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Stoke-on-Trent City Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this – we therefore encourage applications from all sections of our community. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed together.

 

To Apply

Please create / log into your account and then click 'apply'. You will need to upload your CV and Supporting Statement. If you have any queries or want an application form in another format, please email recruitment@stoke.gov.uk or call us on 01782 238189.

 

In order to apply for this vacancy, you must be able to supply the required answers to the following questions: