Public Health Consultant Locum

Make a real difference to population health at scale!

Hampshire County Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Consultant in Public Health (locum) to join our high-performing team and provide strategic leadership during a period of planned leave cover.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in one of the largest and most ambitious public health systems in England, where you will influence policy, shape programmes, and deliver meaningful improvements in population health and health equity.

What you’ll do:

As a Consultant in Public Health, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership across council and system partners


• Lead programmes focused on: • Prevention and management of long-term conditions.


• Improving health outcomes for older people.


• Manage and develop a team of up to 10 staff.


• Support system-wide priorities through the Integrated Care System (ICS).


• Drive evidence-based decision-making and innovation. This is a hands-on leadership role with real scope to shape services and improve lives.

What we’re looking for:

You will be an experienced public health professional who:

• Demonstrates strong leadership and influencing skills.


• Has a track record of delivering impact across complex systems.


• Is passionate about reducing health inequalities.


• Brings a collaborative approach and thrives in partnership environments.

Why join us?

• High-profile, forward-thinking service with a strong national reputation.


• Influential system leadership role within a mature Integrated Care System.


• Opportunity to lead at scale across a large and diverse population.


• Supportive, multidisciplinary team of consultants and skilled professionals.


• Strong partnerships with NHS, academia, and national bodies.


• Flexible, hybrid working to support work–life balance.


• You’ll be joining a team known for innovation, collaboration, and delivery, with a genuine commitment to tackling inequality and improving outcomes.


• 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.

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

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

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