The post holder will be a key part of the Merton Public Health Team, leading the strategic development and delivery of complex programmes within a designated portfolio (Wider Determinants of Health and Healthy Places). They should be able to take on other areas of public health as organizational needs evolve.The post holder will possess broad and deep knowledge and experience across multiple public health priorities, and will lead the development and maintenance of strategic and operational partnerships with the London Borough of Merton, South West London NHS Integrated Care Board, local voluntary sector, Greater London Authority (GLA), and other relevant organizations.Main duties of the job

Senior Public Health Principals are expected to adapt to any public health area and prioritize ongoing personal and professional development. Responsibilities will evolve with changing population needs and council priorities, in consultation with the role holder.The current portfolio includes, but is not limited to:Leading, embedding, and sustaining Health in All Policies and Marmot approaches across council and partner strategies.Overseeing relevant priorities in the Merton Health and Wellbeing Strategy, including healthy places.Strategic upskilling of colleagues and partners in wider determinants of health and health in all policies.Developing strategic plans to promote understanding and use of health impact assessments to improve population health, in collaboration with Planning colleagues.Leading innovative approaches to embed behavior change in policy development and practice, with Public Health colleagues.Collaborating with Public Health Consultants to lead and enable research related to healthy places and wider determinants of health, including NIHR research streams such as LARPs, HDRC, and PHIRST.At Merton Council, we are committed to a unified community, sustainability, and promoting active living. We value civic pride and are dedicated to creating a healthier future for all residents through our joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy.We foster a workplace that encourages creativity, supports wellbeing, and makes tangible community impacts. Benefits include a competitive salary, Local Government Pension Scheme membership, generous holiday entitlement, and flexible working arrangements.

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