Overview

Hackney is one of the most dynamic and progressive local authorities in the UK. We are a resilient, vibrant, and creative borough in the heart of London, with strong, diverse communities and a powerful set of shared values. Our Public Health Service is passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of our communities in both Hackney and the City of London. We work collaboratively and creatively to address health inequalities and create a healthier future for all. The City of London Corporation shares this commitment to community and sustainability, supporting a thriving London and a flourishing society.If you would like to find out more information about public health in the City and Hackney, please visit the Hackney and City of London Health and Wellbeing Profiles website and the services recruitment page.Responsibilities

Strategic leadership and planning: provide vision and direction for a multi-million-pound public health commissioning portfolio, ensuring it delivers measurable population health impact. Lead the development and implementation of the public health strategy and business plan objectives.Public Health Intelligence: lead the Public Health Intelligence team, oversee the creation of Joint Strategic Needs Assessments (JSNAs), and use data to address health inequalities.Commissioning and service transformation: oversee a high-value commissioning portfolio (£28-£30m), drive the design and transformation of services to ensure they are high-impact, cost-effective, and co-produced with communities.Influence and partnership: act as a senior advisor to elected members, senior council officers, and NHS partners to influence public health policy and funding.Financial and governance oversight: ensure robust financial management and governance across the intelligence and commissioning functions, ensuring compliance with public health grant conditions.Qualifications and requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need a strong background in public health, data analysis, and strategic commissioning. You should have a Master’s level qualification, or equivalent experience, in Public Health, Epidemiology, or a related field, and possess a deep understanding of public health intelligence, commissioning principles, and the wider determinants of health. You will have significant senior-level experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and overseeing public health intelligence functions, including JSNAs. You will have a proven track record of using data and evidence to influence strategic decisions and manage a large commissioning budget. You must be a collaborative and values-driven leader with a strong commitment to equity and anti-racism, and possess exceptional leadership, communication, and analytical skills with the ability to work strategically, manage complexity, and influence senior stakeholders at pace.You will need to be a proactive, inclusive leader who can work at pace and build strong partnerships across the Council, NHS partners, and communities to deliver improvements in health outcomes.Application process

Our staff are highly dedicated to serving residents and achieving organisational goals. To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application. The process includes competency-based questions to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge, and experience.We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. We do not accept supporting statements or CVs. You will complete competency-based questions as part of the process. We encourage you to reflect your own knowledge and skills in your application and avoid external AI-assisted submissions.Closing date for applications: 12 October 2025 (22:59). Interview date: 04-07 November 2025. We welcome flexible working and are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Hackney Council is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, and to address disadvantages related to social class.About Hackney Council: the Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works) to assist applicants. If you are thinking about applying, contact Hackney Works to learn about support available:ApplyBookmark jobAssistant Director for Public Health Insight and Strategic PlanningHackney Borough CouncilLondon, UKPermanentPublished on 26 Sep 2025Details

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