Job Description

Public Health Consultant Opportunity

£545 per day – Luton-based

We are recruiting an experienced Public Health Consultant on behalf of the local authority. If you’re passionate about improving health outcomes and have the expertise to lead strategic health initiatives, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

The Public Health Consultant will work alongside the Director of Public Health and fellow consultants to enhance the health and wellbeing of Luton’s residents. As a strategic leader and change agent, you’ll guide health and social care objectives across public health, NHS, and social care frameworks, influencing resources and budgets across agencies to drive impactful, lasting change.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Health Initiatives: Develop systems to protect public health and ensure mandated health services are provided.

Strategic Collaboration: Influence council and partner boards to reduce health inequalities and promote health improvements.

Specialized Focus: Drive improved health outcomes for a specific client group (e.g., early years, mental health).

Crisis Management: Prepare and guide public health responses to major incidents, including health protection threats. Skills and Experience Required

Proven leadership in change management and strategic thinking

Strong ability to influence senior leaders across organizations

Experience in media relations for public health promotion

Skilled in both quantitative and qualitative analysis (health economics, epidemiology)

Registered with Health, GMC, or UKPHR

In-depth understanding of the health and care system at local and national levels Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.

Contact: For more information, reach out to Lily at (url removed).

Ready to make a difference in public health? Apply now