Senior Public Health Principal

Overview

Senior Public Health Principal (Health Determinants) at London Borough of Merton. Merton Council is seeking a permanent Senior Public Health Principal to lead on embedding a strategic approach to healthy places, improving health through environmental and socio-economic factors and tackling inequalities. The role requires the ability and flexibility to work across all aspects of public health.The Public Health team is welcoming and busy, values professional development, and aims to deliver high quality public health advice in support of the council’s joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy.Responsibilities

Lead on a Health In All Policies approach and build networks with teams across council directorates (planners, transport, housing, climate, environment, economy, and civic pride), adult social care and children’s services, the NHS Integrated Care System, and other local organisations to influence work and maximise population health.Collaborate with directorates to influence how planning, transport, housing, climate, environment, economy, and community initiatives support health and reduce inequalities.Apply knowledge of public health principles and practice to inform policy and service delivery and promote health improvement.Provide high quality public health advice and contribute to professional development within the Public Health team.Qualifications

Postgraduate level qualification (or equivalent) in public health or a related subject, or equivalent experience in public health or a related field.Knowledge of the causes of ill health and inequalities, and of public health principles and practice.Application

You may arrange informal conversations by emailing public.health@merton.gov.uk. Please allow a few days for a reply during August.Closing date for applications: 15 September 2025Interview date is planned on or around 1st to 3rd October; date will be confirmed to shortlisted ..... full job details .....