Director of Public Health

Here in Harrow our vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow'. With a population of around 252,338 were one of the most diverse Boroughs in the country, a place where you can build a rewarding career and an enjoyable life, where over a quarter of the Borough consists of open space, much of which is designated green belt or Metropolitan Open Land., Youll be our principal adviser on health matters, but just as importantly, provide strategic leadership of the continued integration of public health functions and outcomes into all aspects of our work. Youll develop and implement an innovative and comprehensive public health strategy, along with evidence-based initiatives, to address key public health challenges. Youll lead our well respected and committed Public Health team, working collaboratively with partners across the council, the NHS, and communities to deliver key outcomes and improve health and wellbeing across Harrow.

This exciting, varied and interesting role requires a person experienced in leading the agenda to improve the health and wellbeing of residents, reducing inequalities in health outcomes and protecting our residents and visitors from public health hazards.

If you relish a challenge and have the energy, enthusiasm and skills to deliver better outcomes, whilst making a real difference to the lives of our residents, then we would like to hear from you. Its important that you are a registered GMC, GDC or UK PHR public health specialist with significant experience in all aspects of public health practice.

Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.