Job Introduction We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all. The starting salary for this role is £29,218 per annum (pro rata to £48,698 FTE), working 21.6 hours per week. This role will transfer to the new West Surrey Authority from April 2027 as part of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). We are recruiting a Public Health Lead to join Surrey County Council's Public Health Team. This is an exciting opportunity to support Surrey’s public health priorities through a broad public health role with a strong workforce development focus. The role will focus on supporting the development of a skilled, sustainable and future-ready public health workforce, through coordinating learning and development opportunities, supporting trainees and learners, and promoting inclusive career pathways. Our Offer to You 26 days’ holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years’ service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer’s leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Team The Surrey Public Health Team sits within the Adults, Wellbeing and Health Partnerships Directorate and works to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequalities. Surrey has a strong reputation for public health training and workforce development. As trainee and early-career programmes continue to grow, the team works closely with local, regional and national partners to support the development, retention and progression of the future public health workforce. About the Role In this role you will lead programmes, projects and strategic initiatives that improve health outcomes and reduce health inequalities for Surrey residents. Working with partners across the health and care system, you will provide leadership, manage delivery, and produce high-quality reports, briefings and presentations to support evidence-informed decision-making. You will build strong relationships across local government, the NHS, voluntary sector and wider partners, ensuring effective collaboration to deliver public health priorities and sustainable improvements in population health. Alongside a broader portfolio of public health work, you will lead and support workforce development initiatives, including workforce planning, continuing professional development (CPD), professional registration pathways, training, workforce wellbeing and equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI). You will support apprenticeships, graduate training programmes, UKPHR registration and externally commissioned workforce programmes, helping to strengthen public health capacity and capability across Surrey and the wider system. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours : Experience of working in a public health, setting such as local government, the NHS, academia, voluntary and community sector organisations. Experience of working autonomously to coordinate or deliver projects or programmes, including workforce development, training or learning programmes Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership-working skills Excellent written communication skills, including report writing and presenting recommendations Relevant qualifications and registration: degree or master’s in health, social sciences or a relevant subject knowledge gained through training/experience, and either registered as a public health practitioner or willing to work towards. Knowledge of public health workforce development pathways, including UKPHR Practitioner registration. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 3 questions: Please describe your experience of working within a public health setting. This may include work undertaken in local government, the NHS, academia, voluntary and community sector organisations, or other settings that contribute to improving population health, reducing health inequalities, and supporting prevention. Please describe a project or initiative that you have led or significantly contributed to that improved public health outcomes. Please outline your role, the approach taken, key stakeholders involved, and the outcomes achieved Please provide an example of how you identified or delivered a learning or training opportunity in public health, and how you evaluated its impact Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Adam or Helen via email or on MS Teams. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 09/08/2026 with interviews to follow. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum shortlisting criteria, as displayed on the advert, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we’re committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

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