Consultant in Public Health

Overview

Gloucestershire County Council is seeking an outstanding Consultant in Public Health. Based within the Public Health and Communities hub at Gloucestershire County Council, you will work closely with the Director of Public Health, members of the public health team and colleagues across partner organisations. As a Public Health Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in improving the health and well-being of the communities in Gloucestershire.

You will support the Director of Public Health in achieving core public health objectives, including reducing health inequalities, protecting health, and contributing to the quality of local health and social care services. This role provides a huge opportunity to drive the public health agenda forward and integrate public health responsibilities into the core business of the council whilst ensuring that it meets its duties under the Health and Social Care Acts.

Location:

Gloucestershire, UK
• Type:
Permanent
• Salary: £85,838 - £94,585
• Published on 28 Jan 2026

• Work closely with the Director of Public Health, the public health team, and partner organisations to achieve core public health objectives.
• Contribute to reducing health inequalities, protecting health, and improving local health and social care services.
• Develop powerful relationships with partners and stakeholders and influence local commissioning to deliver better health outcomes.
• Integrate public health responsibilities into the core business of the council while meeting duties under the Health and Social Care Acts.
• Collaborate within the Public Health and Communities hub and across partnerships to drive the public health agenda forward.

• Strong leadership skills and a proven track record in public health.
• Ability to develop powerful relationships with partners and stakeholders.
• Experience in working with local commissioning to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequalities.

• For further information about this opportunity contact Penna advising consultants:
  Nick Raper on or Tom Niven for a confidential conversation and to download the Candidate Briefing Pack.
• Closing Date:
  Midnight Monday 9th February 2026
• Interview Date:
  Monday 23rd February 2026
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Gloucestershire County Council
• Gloucestershire, UK