Consultant in Public Health

Company: Kent County Council
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Location: Maidstone
Job Description:

Overview

You will join the Public Health team to work with the Director of Public Health, driving improvements in health and wellbeing while reducing health inequalities and protecting communities. You will lead the Sexual Health and Public Health Strategy, shaping policy and practice in a complex, diverse environment. This role offers hybrid working with Maidstone as the base and emphasizes flexible arrangements. A meaningful impact awaits those who want to contribute to population health at scale and across partners.

Pay / Benefits

  • flexible working
  • hybrid format
  • competitive salary

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Sexual Health and Public Health Strategy
  • Collaborate with the Director of Public Health to reduce health inequalities
  • Work within a complex, diverse environment to protect communities from health hazards
  • Translate public health guidance into strategic action and policy
  • Engage with stakeholders across services to improve health outcomes

Key requirements

  • UK qualified public health consultant (or within six months of qualifying)
  • demonstrated passion for tackling health inequalities
  • ability to operate in a complex and diverse environment
  • eligible for enhanced pre-employment screening
  • passionate
  • motivated
  • ability to work in complex environments

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Posted: October 1st, 2026