Public Health Consultant

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Surrey County Council Public Health Consultant The closing date is 01 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary We have an opportunity to join Surrey County Council's Public Health Team as a Consultant in Public Health. You will join a supportive and ambitious team that is committed to improving health outcomes, reducing inequalities and delivering high-quality services for Surrey residents. We support hybrid working with the right balance. We come together in person for 2 days per week on average (40% of the working week) and support working from home the rest of the time. Main duties of the job Working closely with elected members, senior officers, NHS partners, providers and communities, you will provide strategic leadership across a broad and influential portfolio focused on improving health outcomes, reducing inequalities and delivering evidence-based public health programmes. You will lead work on the public health agenda across all three domains of public health practice: health improvement, health protection and healthcare public health. You will also play a significant leadership role in place-based working and partnership development, reporting to the Director of Public Health. About us Surrey is home to approximately 1.2 million residents and contains a diverse mix of urban, rural and market town communities. While Surrey is often perceived as an affluent county, significant inequalities exist between and within communities. Public health plays a vital role in working with partners to address these inequalities and help residents live healthier, longer and more independent lives. Our Public Health team is nationally recognised for its ambition, innovation and partnership working. We are committed to creating the conditions for good health and wellbeing, supporting prevention, and ensuring that all residents have the opportunity to thrive. This is a particularly exciting time to join Surrey. Alongside the continued delivery of ambitious public health programmes, the forthcoming Local Government Reorganisation presents opportunities to shape future public health arrangements and strengthen our impact on population health, prevention and reducing inequalities. We are a committed, passionate and progressive and friendly team committed to improving the health of the population and reducing health inequalities. We strive to provide a stimulating environment within which to work, providing opportunities for personal development through training, education, shadowing and on-the-job learning and reflective sessions. Details Date posted 16 October 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £84,496 to £92,910 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number SCC/TP/287928/6128 Job locations Surrey County Council Woodhatch Place 11 Cockshot Hill Reigate South East England RH2 8EF United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities This role has a salary of £84,496 - £92,910 plus £10,000 market supplement, working 36 hours per week. This position is full time, however part-time applications are also welcomed. We have an opportunity to join Surrey County Council's Public Health Team as a Consultant in Public Health. You will join a supportive and ambitious team that is committed to improving health outcomes, reducing inequalities and delivering high-quality services for Surrey residents. We support hybrid working with th