Interim Public Health Principal

Interim Public Health Principal

Contract: 6 months (possible extension up to 12 months)

Rate: £600 per day (inclusive of expenses)

Location: London - Hybrid - office attendance for key meetings (approx. 4-6 days/month)

Start Date: 1 November 2025

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Public Health Principal to provide strategic leadership across the Council and with local and regional partners. The postholder will lead work across health improvement, health protection, and healthcare public health, with a particular focus on drug and alcohol and sexual health services. Experience in commissioning 0-19 child public health services is desirable. You will join a small, flexible public health team and must be comfortable managing varied priorities.

About You

• Essential: Master's in Public Health and at least 5 years' strategic leadership experience in a local authority.
• Desirable: Faculty of Public Health membership and active CPD participation.
• Proven experience leading drug and alcohol and sexual health services.
• Self-starter, able to work independently and build effective partnerships.

If you're interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who this may be of interest to, please contact Maddison Barry on or apply today.

(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in contact)

Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant. Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills. Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.