Senior Public Health Strategist at London Borough of Brent

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Aug, 26

Salary

55323.0

Posted On

21 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Leadership, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Public Health Intervention Planning, Data Interpretation, Commissioning, Needs Assessment, Strategy Development, Collaborative Working, Health Inequalities Management

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Salary range: £52,194 - £55,323 p.a. incl. London weighting (plus fantastic benefits!) Contract: Fixed term - expected end date 30 June 2027 Hours of work: 36 hours per week Location: Civic Centre and other locations from time to time A Great Opportunity in Public Health at Brent Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here. The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community, so it is an exciting time to join us. The Post The post holder will have the lead strategic responsibility for one or more areas of public health practice, reporting to a Consultant in Public Health or equivalent. In addition, the post has a wider public health function that includes conducting needs assessment, strategy development and collaborative working with other agencies to develop and commission health programmes and tackle health inequalities across Brent. Key areas of focus will be on children and young people mental health and wellbeing and also immunisation. The Person The Senior Public Health Strategist needs to be an experienced professional in public health who can strategically lead projects across the council/involving external partners. You will need an understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methods and be able to apply them to identify and describe public health problems. Alongside this you will need to have experience with planning, delivering, and evaluating public health interventions. The post holder will also need to be able to interpret data and convert to intelligence to inform commissioning and strategic decision making. If you are up for the challenge and rewards that come from delivering excellent services, focusing on quality outcomes through innovative and creative solutions, we would welcome your application. Why join us? We know people achieve their best when they feel valued. At Brent, you’ll benefit from: * Up to 33 days annual leave (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays * Excellent pension with generous employer contributions (LGPS) [https://www.lgpsmember.org/] * Hybrid and flexible working options available for most roles * Supportive family-friendly policies for parent, guardians, and carers * Health and wellbeing support, including access to eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme * Financial support such as education sessions, childcare deposit loans, and season ticket loans * Travel perks including affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme, and great onsite facilities * Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career * Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure, and entertainment To learn more about our benefits, visit Our offer to you [https://www.brent.gov.uk/jobs-training-and-skills/benefits-of-working-for-brent-council]. Closing date: 3 June 2026 (23:59) Additional Information If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the essential requirements on the Job description. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement. Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application. We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances. The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found here [https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn]. Brent has a positive approach to flexible working. As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@brent.gov.uk [recruitment@brent.gov.uk]. Job Description [https://www.brent.gov.uk/-/media/files/brent-job-descriptions/2026/2956-senior-public-health-strategist--may-2026.pdf?rev=-1]

Responsibilities

The post holder leads strategic public health practice, focusing on children and young people's mental health and immunisation. Responsibilities include conducting needs assessments, developing strategies, and collaborating with agencies to commission health programmes.