Deputy Director of Public Health

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We are thrilled to announce an opportunity for a Deputy Director of Public Health to join our dynamic leadership team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full-time, permanent basis.

We are seeking a talented individual to really make a difference through leading our pioneering efforts in identifying and addressing our inequalities, often hidden, across our Borough. Wokingham Borough Council has committed to becoming a Marmot borough to embed prevention, early intervention and address inequalities in all aspects of our work. This is especially important given the significant and continued growth of our Borough and the diversity of its residents. There is a clear focus on improving outcomes for our children, creating healthy environments, and good mental health and wellbeing.

As our new Deputy Director of Public Health, you will report to the Director of Public Health, whilst working closely with the Executive Director of Children's, Adults and Health. You will be a chief officer of the authority and support the Director in all aspect of public health and support the Director in business planning and system leadership. You will deputise for the Director in corporate and partnership meetings, as required. You will work closely across all the directorates in the council, maximising the opportunities of being a unitary authority.

We have strong ambitions to improving health and wellbeing outcomes and reducing health inequalities in Wokingham, as reflected in our Council Plan and our Health and Wellbeing Strategy. You will play a key role reinvigorating our approach to delivery and support the realisation of our ambitions, through strong collaboration, both within the council and the breadth of our partner agencies.

We are seeking an individual with exceptional leadership acumen, a proven track record of partnership working, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. The successful candidate will be able to operate in complex partnership settings, navigating the demands of local government, health, and broader public and community organisations.

Benefits:

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service) (pro rata), plus Bank Holidays

⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme

⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline

⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts

⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)

⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes

⭐ And much more!

Our Area

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

If you are passionate about meeting the unique health challenges of Wokingham while capitalising on emerging opportunities, we invite you to join the team.

Alternatively, for more information or to arrange an informal discussion with our Executive Director of Children's, Adults and Health, please contact our recruitment team on recruit@wokingham.gov.uk.

Closing Date: Sunday 13th July 2025, 11pm

Interview Date: TBC

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.