Service Manager - Children's Public Health
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 07 Awst 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £66,896.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | A competitive salary Generous annual leave entitlement Access to an occupational pension scheme A range of employee benefits including; public transport and gym memberships discount |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 31 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Wakefield, West Yorkshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 2 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Wakefield Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 243478 |
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and experienced Service Manager to lead the 0–19 Children’s Public Health agenda across Wakefield.
We are seeking a passionate, strategic leader to influence the commissioning and delivery of services that support better outcomes for children, young people, and their families. As part of a district-wide transformation programme, you will play a vital role in working collaboratively with partners to promote early intervention, prevention, and health equity for all children in Wakefield—no matter where they are born or grow up.
We are looking for someone who:
Brings substantial senior management experience and the strategic capability to lead, influence, and shape the direction, partnerships, commissioning, and delivery of 0–19 children’s public health services, driving improved outcomes for children and families across Wakefield.
Is an effective and confident communicator, able to influence stakeholders at all levels, with a strong focus on early intervention, prevention, and the promotion of health and wellbeing.
Demonstrates resilience, strong organisational skills, and self-motivation, with the ability to think both creatively and strategically. You will excel at building and sustaining collaborative relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and partner agencies to achieve shared goals.
Has a clear passion for Wakefield’s priorities—particularly the early years agenda, integrated partnership working, and supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people.
Possesses a deep understanding and proven experience of co-production, working in partnership with children, young people, families, providers, and communities to design and deliver impactful services.
Can provide visible, supportive, and inspirational leadership, foster high-performing teams and develop a culture of continuous improvement.
If you have the qualities, passion and enthusiasm needed for this role, we are very keen to hear from you. For further information, please contact:
Melanie Robinson, Public Health Service Manager – Children’s Team on mrobinson@wakefield.gov.uk
or
Anna Brook, Public Health Consultant on annabrook@wakefield.gov.uk
Interviews will be held week beginning 29th September 2025.
We are seeking a passionate, strategic leader to influence the commissioning and delivery of services that support better outcomes for children, young people, and their families. As part of a district-wide transformation programme, you will play a vital role in working collaboratively with partners to promote early intervention, prevention, and health equity for all children in Wakefield—no matter where they are born or grow up.
We are looking for someone who:
Brings substantial senior management experience and the strategic capability to lead, influence, and shape the direction, partnerships, commissioning, and delivery of 0–19 children’s public health services, driving improved outcomes for children and families across Wakefield.
Is an effective and confident communicator, able to influence stakeholders at all levels, with a strong focus on early intervention, prevention, and the promotion of health and wellbeing.
Demonstrates resilience, strong organisational skills, and self-motivation, with the ability to think both creatively and strategically. You will excel at building and sustaining collaborative relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and partner agencies to achieve shared goals.
Has a clear passion for Wakefield’s priorities—particularly the early years agenda, integrated partnership working, and supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people.
Possesses a deep understanding and proven experience of co-production, working in partnership with children, young people, families, providers, and communities to design and deliver impactful services.
Can provide visible, supportive, and inspirational leadership, foster high-performing teams and develop a culture of continuous improvement.
If you have the qualities, passion and enthusiasm needed for this role, we are very keen to hear from you. For further information, please contact:
Melanie Robinson, Public Health Service Manager – Children’s Team on mrobinson@wakefield.gov.uk
or
Anna Brook, Public Health Consultant on annabrook@wakefield.gov.uk
Interviews will be held week beginning 29th September 2025.