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Public Health Principal (Tobacco Control) HCC624800

Hampshire County Council

Winchester, SO23 8UB

Salary

£65,895 to £73,902

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

8 September 2026

8 days left

Job description

As Public Health Principal (Tobacco Control), you'll use your public health expertise, leadership skills and passion for improving health to lead Hamp...

  • Lead the strategic development, delivery and evaluation of Hampshire's Tobacco Control Programme and Priority 1 of the Get Hampshire Working programme
  • Commission, procure and contract manage public health services and programmes, ensuring quality, value for money and measurable outcomes
  • Use population health intelligence, needs assessments and health equality audits and research to identify priorities and reduce health inequalities
  • Develop and implement strategies, policies and action plans that support local and national public health objectives
  • Manage programme budgets, resources and performance to ensure effective delivery against agreed targets
  • Provide specialist public health advice to senior leaders, elected members, commissioners and partner organisations. Represent Hampshire at regional and national forums and contributing to research, innovation and public health best practice
  • Build and lead effective partnerships across local authorities, NHS organisations, Integrated Care Boards, UK Health Security Agency, voluntary sector partners and wider stakeholders

Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role

  • A senior leadership role within a supportive, ambitious and forward-thinking Public Health service committed to improving the health and wellbeing of Hampshire residents.
  • Lead a high-profile public health priority that delivers measurable improvements in health outcomes across Hampshire.
  • Work collaboratively with influential partners across local government, the NHS, regional and national networks.
  • Shape policy, strategy and commissioning decisions that have county-wide impact.
  • Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
  • A competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.

Please note that you must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for this role.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Other roles you may have experience of may include: Lead Public Health Practitioner, Senior Public Health Lead, Strategic Public Health Lead, Public Health Programme Lead, Principal Public Health Practitioner, Principal Public Health Programme Lead

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

25 August 2026

Last checked

27 August 2026

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About the employer

HCC
Hampshire County Council

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