Head of Health Inequalities
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £55,976.03 to £63,003.88 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £55976.03 - £63003.88 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 February 2026 |
| Location: | Holgate, YO26 4GG |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0260-26-0010 |
Summary
The Head of Health Inequalities will provide strategic and operational oversight to reduce health inequalities across the system, with a strong focus on prevention, early intervention, and equitable access to services. The postholder will be accountable for the development, implementation, and assurance of programmes that address unwarranted variation in health outcomes, support population health approaches, and embed health equity within service design and delivery. A key aspect of the role will be leading system-wide collaboration, working closely with Primary Care, community services, local authority partners, and the voluntary and community sector to enable coordinated, place-based action. The role will also oversee programme management across new and emerging areas of work, provide strategic input into internal service design and delivery, and lead contributions to workforce development relating to health inequalities and inclusive practice. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Health Inequalities Service Design, Delivery and Leadership Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the development and implementation of system-wide approaches to reducing health inequalities. Set direction and ensure delivery of local and national health inequalities priorities, aligned to place-based and neighbourhood strategies. Ensure health equity principles are embedded within service design, delivery, and commissioning activity. Influence policy development and decision-making relating to population health, prevention, and inclusion. Lead the development of shared strategies, frameworks, and action plans across system partners. Programme and Project Management Hold accountability for a portfolio of programmes focused on health inequalities, prevention, and population health improvement. Provide strategic oversight and assurance of programme management for new and emerging areas of work. Oversee delivery plans, milestones, risks, dependencies, and reporting mechanisms to ensure effective governance. Sponsor and contribute to funding bids and investment cases aligned with health inequalities priorities. Ensure agreed outcomes are delivered within available resources and timescales. System Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement Provide system leadership, working in partnership with Primary Care, community services, local authorities, and the voluntary and community sector to enable joined-up delivery. Build and maintain strong, influential relationships to support co-designed, place-based solutions. Provide strategic oversight and support to the development of neighbourhood and place-based models of care. Act as a key interface between service design, delivery teams, and system stakeholders Health Inequalities, Prevention and Community Engagement Set the strategic approach to prevention, early intervention, and the reduction of avoidable health inequalities. Champion co-production and meaningful engagement with communities, service users, and voluntary sector partners. Promote asset-based, strengths-focused, and community-led approaches to service development. Ensure the voices and experiences of underserved and marginalised communities inform priorities, design, and delivery. Data, Intelligence & Evaluation Provide leadership in the use of population health data, intelligence, and evidence to identify inequalities and target interventions. Oversee the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data to inform strategic planning and assess impact. Ensure the development and application of robust outcome measures and evaluation frameworks. Commission and present insights and reports to inform decision-making, assurance, and continuous improvement. Communication & Influence Act as a system-wide authority on health inequalities, providing expert advice, challenge, and guidance. Lead the development of briefings, reports, and presentations for executive leaders, boards, and partnership forums. Chair or sponsor workshops, engagement events, and multi-agency meetings. Build shared understanding, commitment, and accountability for tackling health inequalities across the system. Workforce Development & Capacity Building Provide strategic leadership for workforce development relating to health inequalities, prevention, and inclusive practice. Sponsor training programmes, learning opportunities, and knowledge-sharing across organisations and partnerships. Champion culture change towards prevention, equity, and population health approaches. Enable teams to confidently apply health inequalities principles in decision-making and delivery. Key Competencies: System leadership and strategic influence High-level stakeholder engagement and facilitation Programme and change leadership Data-informed decision-making Collaborative, inclusive leadership Other: This job description is neither exhaustive nor exclusive and will be reviewed periodically in conjunction with you. You are required to carry out any duties that may reasonably be requested. The job description is provided as an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The job will evolve over time to reflect the changing needs of Nimbuscare and its services as well as the personal development of the post holder.