Public Health Specialist

Final date to receive applications: 29 July 2026

Department: Public Health

Location: Torbay Council

Compensation: £51,356 - £54,495 / year (including a market supplement of £4,175 – £4,226 per year)

Torbay is an outstanding and historic area located on the south coast of Devon, and is undergoing unprecedented investment across Torquay, Paignton, and Brixham. As a small unitary authority, we offer an environment where you can make a real difference quickly. We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic Public Health Specialist to lead the national gambling‑related harm prevention programme across the peninsula of Devon and Cornwall.

• Provide public health leadership in developing, implementing, and evaluating the Peninsula Gambling Related Harm Programme.
• Advise other gambling‑related harm leads across the Southwest to strengthen preventive approaches.
• Collaborate with key partners in treatment, voluntary and community sectors for programme success.
• Manage line‑leadership responsibilities for the Public Health Intelligence Analyst for gambling‑related harm.
• Develop and deliver a programme of work and support the Peninsula‑level network on key gambling‑related themes.
• Maintain knowledge of current and upcoming national gambling‑related harm developments.
• Manage relevant budgets, commissioning and procurement of resources in accordance with national statutory levies and grant programme funding.

• Advanced analytical skills to improve population health outcomes.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to challenge existing practices, identify solutions, and influence decisions.
• Independent work and effective collaboration within a team.

• Advanced understanding of determinants of health and public health improvement agenda.
• Expertise in assessing community health needs and evidence‑based programme design.
• Knowledge of commissioning cycles and working with diverse commissioners.

• Leadership and development experience in public health programmes, including implementation and evaluation.
• Partnership working experience in a multi‑agency environment (local government, NHS, etc.).
• Experience engaging diverse agencies and communities, including marginalised groups.
• A positive history of motivating, persuading, and influencing stakeholders.
• Relevant postgraduate qualification or equivalent work‑based experience.

Essential:
The role requires the ability to converse in accurate spoken English, meeting Immigration Act 2016 (part
7) requirements.

This position is for a fixed term until 1 September 2028.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.