Director of Public Health
| Posting date: | 22 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 February 2026 |
| Location: | Salford, M275DA |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75780547 |
Summary
Your Opportunity to make a Real Difference
Here in Salford, we’re committed to creating a fairer, greener, healthier and more inclusive environment for all. This unique opportunity will enable you to contribute to the future of our extraordinary city and help create a place where everyone can thrive.
As our new Director of Public Health, you’ll be the lead advisor across Salford’s health system on all matters relating to public health and population health and wellbeing, with accountability to the Chief Executive/GM NHS Salford Place Based Lead; and direct reporting lines to the Executive Director for Adults Social Care and Health Partnerships. You’ll lead a well-respected, multi-professional team of dedicated staff and be a vital part of the council’s senior leadership team. You’ll target health inequalities with a relentless improvement drive, building on excellent relationships with NHS partners, other key agencies and the people of Salford. Together, you’ll come up with innovative solutions to deliver better health for all.
We’re looking for an inspiring leader who can motivate and unite teams and communities. With a proven track record of strategic leadership and success, you’ll bring experience in driving change that has a lasting positive impact. This is a rare chance to be at the forefront of public health in an extraordinary city, offering the opportunity to make a real difference and be part of something special.
To make a successful application, candidates must be included in either the GMC Specialist Register, the GDC Specialist List or the UK Public Health Specialist Register. To find out more, please contact our retained consultants at Penna: Nick Raper on 07715 690463, or Tom Niven on 07860 657044 for a confidential conversation, or visit https://leadersinsalford.info for further information.
Closing date: Thursday 5th February.
Final Interview/AAC date: 3rd & 4th March.
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