Adviser (Public Health)

The Local Government Association (LGA) is undergoing an ambitious transformation programme to ensure we remain a strong, effective and sustainable voice for local government. We value diversity and encourage applications from all sections of the community to this high-profile programme. Public Health Improvement Programme The Public Health Peer Review and External Support is a major new local authority public health improvement programme led by the Local Government Association (LGA) over the next three years. Funded by the Department for Health and Social Care, the programme will see the LGA work with councils in England, starting in June 2026, to support local public health teams to deliver better health outcomes for their communities. It will include delivery of a substantial programme of public health peer reviews. About the role For posts marked

• current or recent public health experience is essential.
Adviser (Public Health)
• You'll support the Programme Lead (Public Health) and Public Health Programme Board to develop and implement a national programme of public health improvement support. You will be working closely with councils, including Directors of Public Health, Public Health Teams and the wider sector to ensure improvement support is co-developed and delivered to the highest standard. You will work closely with two other Advisers (Public Health) to deliver assigned aspects of the Public Health Improvement Programme taking a co-ordination lead on specific elements such as peer reviews, universal & targeted support, budget, procurement, reporting, benefits realisation and communication. You'll also support with high-quality content, advice and tools working closely with the LGA Public Health Policy Team. The position is required to support immediate delivery needs The organisation is consulting on its operating model The grade and responsibilities are subject to confirmation Priority consideration may be given to employees at risk where they have the required qualifications and experience, We use anonymous recruitment, which is the practice of hiding candidates' identities. This process involves removing any identifying information from candidates' applications which includes names. At the LGA we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Our recruitment decisions are based on fair, open competition, with appointment on merit.
• The LGA are proud to be awarded a "Disability Confident Leader". Please contact us via Recruitment@local.gov.ukif you require a reasonable adjustment, which is a change to the format or conditions of the recruitment process to accommodate any disability-related needs you may have.
Our benefits LGA annual leave entitlement is 29 days, rising to 31 days after three years' service and to 33 days after five years' service, plus all UK public holidays (pro rata for fixed term and part time contracts).
• Flexible & agile working - office-based staff are required to work in the LGA's London office two days per week as a minimum, subject to business need and this may vary significantly between different roles and from week to week. Future development - face-to-face and virtual courses are scheduled in line with developmental goals The LGA offers 24/7 access to a free, confidential employee assistance programme managed by Health Assured. This service is also available for Dependants. Family friendly policies For more of LGA's benefits and working with us, please view our webpage https://www.local.gov.uk/benefits-and-working-lga Our values & behaviours Our Values and Behaviours are there to give us an understanding of who we are as an organisation and who we want to be. They are a framework to help us understand: how we work with each other how we work with our members and stakeholders our expectations for ourselves and each other Our values are: Collaboration - We value collaboration, to pursue shared goals by encouraging and utilising diverse perspectives and working with internal and external colleagues across the organisation. Inclusion - We value inclusion, where everyone feels valued, understood, and supported to contribute meaningfully. Ambition - We value ambition, reflecting our desire to achieve best possible outcomes for local government, communities, and individuals. Respect - We value respect, to ensure fairness, recognition, and shared accountability.
  
  Current or recent experience of public health Experience and knowledge of how public health works in England and the work of public health teams in councils Proven experience of coordinating and leading projects Political awareness and the ability to build trust and credibility with senior leaders and stakeholders. Strong planning, influencing and relationship-building skills. If you would like to be considered for the role, please complete the online form and include a supporting statement detailing how you meet the criteria for the role before the closing date. We are specifically assessing candidates against the following criteria: 1. Experience and knowledge of public health 2. Proven ability to take responsibility in delivering a key strand of the Programme ensuring effective delivery of Programme activities. 3. Experience of working in partnership in the development, delivery and reporting of projects 4. Ability to develop and operate communications, knowledge transfer and information exchange to ensure that all involved in this work are well informed and able to share good practice. 5. Ability to support the timely collection and dissemination of appropriate local and national information to monitor the progress and impact of Programme deliverables. 6. Experience of monitoring budgets, financial returns, expenditure to provide accurate and timely information as part of relevant policies and procedures. 7. Experience of preparing reports, policy papers and briefings on sensitive and complex issues. 8. Committed team player to build and maintain strong and positive relationships within the Programme and across the organisation. You must have the right to work in the UK, the LGA are unfortunately unable to offer sponsorship visas. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage. To help us anonymise applications efficiently, please ensure your CV meets the following formatting requirements:
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  The Local Government Association (LGA) is the national membership body for local authorities. We work on behalf of our member councils to support, promote and improve local government. We are a politically led, cross-party organisation that works on behalf of councils to ensure local government has a strong, credible voice with national government. We influence and set the political agenda on the issues that matter to councils to help them deliver local solutions to national problems. We also provide councils with the tools and resources to respond to challenges present and emerging, and support improvement across the sector.