Public Health Consultant

Company: Wiltshire Council
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This role comes at a pivotal moment for public services. National policy is increasingly focused on prevention, neighbourhood health, integration and population health improvement. We are looking for a public health leader who can bring expertise, vision and influence to help shape this agenda across Wiltshire., Portfolio Responsibilities

Portfolio Responsibilities

You will provide strategic leadership for:

  • Health and Wellbeing Board development, helping shape Wiltshire’s long-term approach to improving health and wellbeing.
  • Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment leadership, ensuring robust evidence informs future service planning and access to pharmaceutical services.
  • Neighbourhood Health development, working with NHS, local authority, voluntary sector and community partners to develop neighbourhood approaches that support prevention, integration and reduced inequalities.
  • Corporate public health leadership, promoting a Health in All Policies approach and contributing to Cabinet reports and major council decision-making.

This unique portfolio sits at the intersection of local government leadership and the emerging neighbourhood health agenda, creating an opportunity to influence how services, communities and partners work together to improve outcomes for Wiltshire residents.

You will:

  • Be registered with the GMC, GDC or UKPHR Specialist Register.
  • Be an experienced strategic leader and collaborator.
  • Have the ability to influence across organisational and professional boundaries.
  • Be comfortable working within a political environment.
  • Be passionate about prevention, reducing inequalities and improving population health outcomes.

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a ‘One Council’ ethos

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.ork, with a ‘One Council’ ethos.

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Posted: October 14th, 2026