CONTRACT: PERMANENT, FULL-TIME

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to lead and manage large scale public health programmes to improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people in Walsall.
As Senior Public Health Development Manager you will be joining an established, innovative and productive team who work collaboratively across organisational boundaries and disciplines to optimise life chances for young people.
This is an exciting role which covers:
Commissioning and development of the Healthy Child Programme (0-19), teenage Pregnancy reduction and support services, healthy pregnancy, healthy eating, wider health improvement and stop smoking in pregnancy services.
Developing evidence-based strategies to address local population health needs, building consensus for the delivery of these strategies with a range of local partners.
Working collaboratively with strategic partnerships, providing specialist public health advice and leadership to improve outcomes through integration of plans and priorities.
Scrutinising and evaluating quantitative and qualitative data, research evidence, programmes and services, making recommendations to inform decision making, which has long-term impact.
Managing and developing a team of staff (including responsibility for the recruitment, appraisal, performance management, and development).
Who are we looking for?
You will have excellent skills in programme management, strategic commissioning and people management and have significant experience of working collaboratively with staff across a range of organisations to develop joint solutions to complex problems.
You will have a track record in advocating change, effectively using data to understand local population needs and targeting resources to optimise efficiency and effectiveness.
You will be a strong communicator, able to explain and present complex data to a wide range of audiences including Walsall’s Health & Wellbeing Board, elected members, NHS and other statutory bodies, community and voluntary sector groups.
You will need a solid understanding of the principles, theory and practice of public health and health and other systems.

You will have knowledge and understanding of:

• National government policy;
• practical knowledge/experience of strategic commissioning and creating new services from external providers;
• a good understanding of quality improvement and quality assurance mechanisms

You will have:

• skills related to all aspects of the commissioning process (needs analysis, performance review etc);
• experience of finding key stakeholders and building effective relationships, of working in the public sector and leading projects that result in change;
• experience of influencing policy and practice;
• the ability to manage staff;
• experience of managing change and persuading other professionals and organisations to improve health and services for the public;
• skills in programme management,
• experience in managing budgets, needs assessment, monitoring, and evaluating programmes and projects.

You will have a post-graduate qualification, expertise and demonstrable significant relatable senior management experience in a strategic public health role.
View: Job Description and Employee Specification
Closing date: Wednesday 13 August 2025
Interviews : Week commencing 1 st September 2025
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dr Paulette Myers, Consultant in Public Health Medicine - paulette.myers @walsall.gov.uk or 07944 274468
Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as Walsall Council does not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.
This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.
For this role the successful candidate must undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. BPSS is the minimum standard to ensure the identify and integrity of an employee who has access to official information using secure networks linking central governments and local authorities. A BPSS check involves four main elements; Identity Check, National and Immigration Status, Employment History (last 3 years) and Verification of Criminal Record (unspent convictions only).
Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children, young people and adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. Completion of a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for this role.
For further reasons to join us, please visit: https://go.walsall.gov.uk/employee-benefits .
Here at Walsall, we want to attract the best talent. That’s why - as well as a satisfying and rewarding job - we offer a range of attractive benefits . Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible (you may work flexitime, full or part time and job sharing is usually available) and you can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first class pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development.
We advertise vacancies because we want the best talent available. If that’s you, we’re waiting for your application.

Please refer the Job description for details