Assistant Director of Public Health
| Posting date: | 10 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £90,280 to £95,479 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 March 2026 |
| Location: | Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | North East Lincolnshire Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | NELC400000510 |
Summary
Do you wish a make difference in addressing health inequalities and driving improvements in the health and wellbeing of local communities? Come and join us at North East Lincolnshire Council as an Assistant Director (Consultant in Public Health) where you will lead a variety of programmes and services. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to join an exemplary public health team that is committed to delivering better outcomes for the people and communities of North East Lincolnshire.
This is a particularly exciting time for North East Lincolnshire as we embark on our journey to tackle health inequality through our commitment to becoming a Marmot Place. This role will be responsible for leading the Marmot Place agenda, working in partnership with the UCL Institute of Health Equity.
What will your day look like?
Every day in this role brings meaningful challenge and real impact. You’ll apply your specialist public health expertise to analyse complex data, shape evidence‑based strategies, and lead programmes designed to improve health and reduce inequalities across North East Lincolnshire. You will work closely with the Director of Public Health, senior leaders and system partners — influencing priorities, shaping commissioning decisions, and driving forward the Marmot Place agenda with UCL. Your day may include advising elected members, guiding the development of care pathways, presenting insights to boards, and supporting the wider public health system to deliver better outcomes. You’ll build strong relationships across health, social care, and community partners.
The Assistant Director Public Health will play a pivotal role in further shaping the Council’s ambitious vision and priorities for residents. They will play an integral role in transformation by continuing the development of a modern public health offer which supports and enables the council’s ambitions.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our dedicated and ambitious Public Health team. The post holder will report directly to the Director of Public Health and as part of our Senior Leadership Team, you will be pivotal in providing public health leadership and advocacy across North East Lincolnshire.
You will have an ability to articulate complicated issues in a way that engages and encourages participation to support the delivery of our emerging programmes. You will have the experience and ability to lead and inspire the team, building great relationships with all key stakeholders across the local system.
Candidates must deliver enabling, progressive and sustainable approaches which underpin the Council’s approach to continuous improvement, transformation and improving outcomes to enable greater impact and ensure a better, brighter, more prosperous future for every resident in North East Lincolnshire.
Why join us?
If you are a committed Public Health leader who is ambitious and who can make a positive difference, helping us to achieve our vision and ready to play a key role in improving lives across our community, then we look forward to hearing from you. We welcome applications from experienced Consultants in Public Health, UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) specialists and Public Health Specialist Registrars on the national scheme who will be within 6 months of their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at interview date.
For more information, please refer to the attached guidance and role profile. If you would like an informal discussion, please contact Diane Lee, Email: Diane.Lee@nelincs.gov.uk
Key Dates
Advert closing date: Sunday 22nd March 2026
We aim to interview candidates: Tuesday 31st March 2026
This is a particularly exciting time for North East Lincolnshire as we embark on our journey to tackle health inequality through our commitment to becoming a Marmot Place. This role will be responsible for leading the Marmot Place agenda, working in partnership with the UCL Institute of Health Equity.
What will your day look like?
Every day in this role brings meaningful challenge and real impact. You’ll apply your specialist public health expertise to analyse complex data, shape evidence‑based strategies, and lead programmes designed to improve health and reduce inequalities across North East Lincolnshire. You will work closely with the Director of Public Health, senior leaders and system partners — influencing priorities, shaping commissioning decisions, and driving forward the Marmot Place agenda with UCL. Your day may include advising elected members, guiding the development of care pathways, presenting insights to boards, and supporting the wider public health system to deliver better outcomes. You’ll build strong relationships across health, social care, and community partners.
The Assistant Director Public Health will play a pivotal role in further shaping the Council’s ambitious vision and priorities for residents. They will play an integral role in transformation by continuing the development of a modern public health offer which supports and enables the council’s ambitions.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our dedicated and ambitious Public Health team. The post holder will report directly to the Director of Public Health and as part of our Senior Leadership Team, you will be pivotal in providing public health leadership and advocacy across North East Lincolnshire.
You will have an ability to articulate complicated issues in a way that engages and encourages participation to support the delivery of our emerging programmes. You will have the experience and ability to lead and inspire the team, building great relationships with all key stakeholders across the local system.
Candidates must deliver enabling, progressive and sustainable approaches which underpin the Council’s approach to continuous improvement, transformation and improving outcomes to enable greater impact and ensure a better, brighter, more prosperous future for every resident in North East Lincolnshire.
Why join us?
If you are a committed Public Health leader who is ambitious and who can make a positive difference, helping us to achieve our vision and ready to play a key role in improving lives across our community, then we look forward to hearing from you. We welcome applications from experienced Consultants in Public Health, UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) specialists and Public Health Specialist Registrars on the national scheme who will be within 6 months of their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at interview date.
For more information, please refer to the attached guidance and role profile. If you would like an informal discussion, please contact Diane Lee, Email: Diane.Lee@nelincs.gov.uk
Key Dates
Advert closing date: Sunday 22nd March 2026
We aim to interview candidates: Tuesday 31st March 2026
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