Director of Public health

Director of Public Health and CommunitiesBath and North East Somerset Council
Salary: £108,465 per annum (pro rata)
Contract: Full Time | Permanent
Statutory Director of Public Health
Shape the Future of Public Health in Bath & North East SomersetBath and North East Somerset (B&NES) is a place of beauty, heritage and opportunity. As an ambitious, forward-thinking council, we are committed to improving the lives of our residents through innovation, collaboration and prevention.
We are seeking an exceptional Director of Public Health and Communities to provide strategic leadership across our public health agenda while driving community wellbeing and prevention initiatives. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced or aspiring Director of Public Health to make a lasting impact across the organisation and wider health and care system.
The OpportunityThis is far more than a traditional Director of Public Health role. Alongside fulfilling the statutory responsibilities of the Director of Public Health, you will lead a broader portfolio encompassing leisure services, prevention and community wellbeing.
As a member of the Council's Corporate Management Team, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership across public health, prevention and community wellbeing.
• Shape the Council's long-term vision and corporate priorities.
• Lead collaborative, place-based approaches that reduce health inequalities and improve outcomes.
• Influence policy and decision-making locally, regionally and nationally.
• Build strong partnerships across the NHS, local government, voluntary sector and wider stakeholders.
• Champion innovation and deliver sustainable improvements in population health.

This is an outstanding opportunity to influence strategic thinking, lead system-wide transformation and leave a lasting legacy for the communities of Bath and North East Somerset.
About YouYou will be a credible, accomplished and influential senior leader with the ability to operate confidently within a complex political and partnership environment.
You will bring:

• Significant senior leadership experience within public health or a related field.
• A strong track record of delivering change through collaboration and partnership.
• Excellent strategic leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience of influencing elected members, senior leaders and external partners.
• A passion for tackling health inequalities and improving outcomes for local communities.

Essential RequirementsThis is a statutory Director of Public Health appointment, jointly appointed by Bath and North East Somerset Council and the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.
Applicants must be:

• Registered on the GMC Specialist Register (Public Health Medicine) with a licence to practise, the GDC Specialist List, or the UK Public Health Register at specialist level.
• A Member of the Faculty of Public Health (FPH) by examination, exemption or assessment, or hold an equivalent qualification.

Why Join Bath & North East Somerset Council?Working for Bath & North East Somerset Council offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference to residents' lives while working within an ambitious, supportive and forward-thinking organisation. You will play a key role in delivering innovative public services that improve health, wellbeing and opportunity across the district.
Closing Date: 28 August 2026
Interview Dates: Expected during the week commencing 14 September 2026
Interested?For a confidential discussion or to find out more about this exceptional leadership opportunity, please contact:
Delanie Heyes
Service Care Solutions
📧 delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk
📞 01772 208964

We welcome applications from both experienced Directors of Public Health and aspirant candidates who are ready to take the next step in their leadership career.