Consultant in Public Health

Public Health Consultant - South West UK

£750 per day via Umbrella

6 month initial contract

Hybrid working

Start: January 2026

This is an exciting opportunity to join this council's Public Health Directorate in a time of exciting change. You will play a pivotal role in driving improved health and wellbeing outcomes for local residents, with a focus on Health Protection and collaborating with the NHS.

Working across organisations and systems, you will influence strategy, shape services, and advocate for changes that improve both population and planetary health, in line with statutory duties.

About your role as Public Health Consultant

• Lead the delivery of strategic objectives for the Council and Health & Wellbeing Board
• Drive improvements in health and wellbeing outcomes for its residents
• Act as a change agent, delivering outcome indicators from public health, NHS, and social care frameworks
• Work collaboratively across health, social care, and community sectors to influence budgets and priorities
• Champion evidence based practice and innovation in public health delivery

About you as Public Health Consultant

• Masters in Public Health (or equivalent)
• GMC/GDC/UKPHR registered (Full & Specialist Register) with licence to practice
• If UK trained: Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)
• If non UK trained: Evidence of equivalence to UK CCT
• Up to date with CPD in line with Faculty of Public Health or other recognised body requirements
• Proven leadership in public health at strategic and operational levels
• Strong ability to influence stakeholders and work across organisations to deliver change

How to Apply

If you are passionate about improving population health and ready to take on a role shaping the future of public health services, please send your updated CV to Terry Lee at or call .

Our clients are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Recruitment decisions are based solely on experience and skills. We will support any reasonable adjustments required during the recruitment process.

Referral Scheme Available

Know someone suitable? Let us know!