Consultant in Public Health
London Borough of Croydon
Salary range: CSR Croydon Special Range £98,051- £104,131 p.a. plus fantastic benefits
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Croydon
Croydon Council is seeking an exceptional Consultant in Public Health to help lead our ambitious agenda to improve health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and support residents to live longer, healthier lives. Croydon is one of London's most diverse and dynamic boroughs. We are committed to tackling health inequalities, supporting thriving communities, and building a healthier future for everyone who lives, works, and studies in the borough.
If you are a strategic public health leader with the vision, expertise, and passion to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking Public Health working directly with the Director of Public Health, senior council leaders, elected members, NHS partners, and community organisations, you will influence strategic decision-making and deliver measurable improvements in population health.
The successful postholder will have strategic and operational leadership responsibility for a diverse portfolio of public health priorities including health improvement (adults), mental health, research and Health in all Policies.
The successful candidate will work across directorates and partner organisations to embed health improvement principles into policy and practice, champion preventative approaches, address structural inequalities, and ensure that health and wellbeing considerations are integrated into decision-making across the wider determinants of health. They will provide visible system leadership, foster innovation through research and community engagement, and drive collaborative action to improve outcomes for Croydon's diverse communities, with a particular focus on reducing health inequalities and promoting equitable access to opportunities for good health.
Applications are invited from consultants who are included in the GMC Specialist Register, GDC Specialist List or who are registered with the UK Public Health Register (UKPHR). Applications are welcomed from both medical and non-medical public health professionals who meet the requirements for appointment as a Consultant in Public Health.
Closing date: Sunday 8th November 2026
Interview to be held on 30th November 2026.
If you would like a conversation prior to application please email Rachael.Skeels@croydon.gov.uk to arrange an informal conversation with the Director of Public Health.