Public Health Principal - Service Delivery

Job summary

To be considered for this role you will need to apply via the Central Bedfordshire Council's Careers site. Please use supporting link provided.

Working on behalf of the Shared Public Health Service across Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes, the Public Health Principal Service Delivery will be responsible for planning, managing and leading the delivery of our integrated behaviour change service, Choose You.

Working alongside the Public Health Principal Quality & Strategy you will lead a team to deliver improved health outcomes for our residents, focusing on delivery of stop smoking and weight management services. If you have a passion for enhancing service delivery and the well‑being of service users, staff and partners this is an excellent opportunity to use your skills and knowledge to help our residents make healthy lifestyle changes.

You will manage a team of Practitioners and Public Health Officers to provide residents with integrated support to adopt healthier behaviours to help improve their well‑being.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Provide leadership that delivers high quality services which will simplify and enhance residents experience of advice, guidance, and support, reducing the need for multiple referrals between services
• To improve outcomes / health & wellbeing of those engaging with services
• To address health inequalities across our 3 authorities in relation to service access, user experience and outcomes
• To increase well‑being, the training, development and engagement of the workforce to support the delivery of an effective service
• To be accountable for managing demand and capacity across service areas.
• To effectively identify, engage and build relationships with wider stakeholders to support the ongoing development and delivery of services

The responsibilities listed above are not intended to be exhaustive. The role holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary.

Central Bedfordshire is an ambitious authority, determined to be an exemplary one. We provide excellent quality, reliable services, have robust financial management, and our residents love where they live 9 out of 10 residents tell us so. We have over 3000 staff members working for us and helping deliver a great service to our residents.

We also invest in our communities longer term with a significant capital programme to deliver some key infrastructure projects including roads, schools, leisure centres, care homes, independent living schemes, integrated health and care hubs, housing and much more.

We have a reputation for getting things done. If you are looking for a change in career, or an opportunity to progress your career with us, we have a variety of roles currently available that might be perfect for you!

Date posted: 27 February 2026

Pay scheme:
Other

Salary: £45,326 to £50,436 a year

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:
Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number: F

Job locations:
Priory House, Monks Walk;
Chicksands;
Shefford;
Bedfordshire; SG17 5TQ

• A relevant degree (e.g. nutrition/dietetics/sports science/public health) or equivalent knowledge
• At least 2 years of leadership experience in public health or a related organisation
• Previous experience leading and co‑ordinating all aspects of service delivery and experience in delivering weight management or stop smoking lifestyle change support
• Experience of managing effective and customer focussed services to improve outcomes for residents
• A passion for delivering excellent services
• Knowledge and experience of managing budgets
• Proven ability to successfully motivate and lead a team
• Understanding of health inequalities and experience working with diverse populations, including ethnic minorities and individuals from deprived areas
• Experience of working with a range of stakeholders, including service users to support the development of the service and drive improved outcomes for residents.

Central Bedfordshire Council

Priory House, Monks Walk;
Chicksands;
Shefford;
Bedfordshire; SG17 5TQ

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