We’re hosting a live webinar on Friday 13 June, 10:00–11:00am to support the recruitment of our Director of Public Health and Service Director, Housing.

This will be a valuable opportunity to hear directly from Sam Mowbray (Chief Executive) and Kirston Nelson (Corporate Director of Prevention and Communities) as they share their vision for these critical roles and the impact they will have across our communities. There will also be time for a live Q&A.

Please register to the webinar via this link. We look forward to seeing you there.

Director of Public Health

Salary: £114,905 (spot salary)

Are you driven by prevention, passionate about service transformation, and committed to improving the lives of our residents? If so, we want to hear from you.

Swindon Borough Council is forging a future where connectivity powers progress. We are integrating services, connecting our workforce with a shared sense of purpose, and using insight and technology to improve lives. At the heart of this transformation is our commitment to prevention, community resilience and better outcomes and value for money for residents, as captured in our Swindon 2028 programme.

Swindon is demographically diverse, with areas of affluence as well as areas of significant deprivation, which creates inequality in health and wellbeing outcomes. This year’s annual report by the Director of Public Health was handed to a group of young changemakers, in order to help shape the conversation around their health and wellbeing. Their findings confirmed that health services in Swindon should be fairer, with a particular focus on improving access to mental health support, expanding affordable opportunities for physical activity, and ensuring young people have a greater voice in shaping the services that affect them.

We're now seeking a visionary, creative and passionate Director of Public Health to join our Prevention and Communities directorate management team, turn the dial on performance and drive our improvement plans forward.

  • As our new Director of Public Health, you’ll work closely with the Corporate Director and play a central role in leading our Prevention and Communities directorate. This is your chance to provide the leadership and cross-organisational foundations for insight, prevention, early intervention and wider determinants of health in our growing, transforming Borough.

    In this role, you will drive our local response to the NHS 10-year plan and the three big shifts of moving to a digital system of care that’s embedded in the community and prevents ill-health. You’ll also contribute to the Council’s savings plan, through delivering services differently and innovatively. To achieve success, you’ll work collaboratively across the Council and with our key partners to ensure a whole system approach to public health and tacking the key issues in our borough such as homelessness.

    This vital role will give you the opportunity to ignite transformation, deliver service excellence and build high performing teams and partnerships. Your purpose will be to change lives, improve places and communities and help build a fairer, better, greener Swindon.

  • We’re seeking a senior leader with significant experience and understanding of public health and the needs of vulnerable families and individuals, You’ll have a proven track record of prevention and improving health outcomes for diverse communities in a local government setting, working with strategic partners and driving service innovation. Your strong strategic leadership and ability to inspire and motivate teams will be essential to our success, as will your ability to manage complex budgets effectively.

    Prerequisites for shortlisting include public health specialist registration with the GMC, GDC or UKPHR and that you have evidenced significant consultant-level public health experience and a proven track record of establishing effective working relationships to drive health improvement.

    This is your opportunity to bring creativity, innovation, and a fresh perspective to how we deliver public health services in Swindon. You’ll have the autonomy to shape services and drive transformation, supported by our forward-thinking leadership team.

  • If you’re passionate about the exciting journey ahead and want help make a lasting impact on Swindon’s public health services and residents, then we look forward to hearing from you. For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact our recruitment partners at Tile Hill: Anita Denton (anita.denton@tile-hill.co.uk / 07725 554802) or Chris Barrow (chris.barrow@tile-hill.co.uk / 07437 839048).

  • Closing date: Sunday 29th June, Midnight

    Longlist Meeting (no candidate involvement): Thursday 3rd July

    Final Panel Interviews (in Swindon): Thursday 10th July