Public Health Principal

This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on the health of the people of Barnsley. We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced person who can demonstrate public health skills to maximise the impact of the wider determinants of health at a local level.

Barnsley is a ‘public health council’, where all public health staff are valued, and their contribution makes a real difference across all our directorates. We believe that addressing the circumstances that people are born into, live and work will have the greatest impact on their health and reduce the gap in health inequalities.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Public Health Principal to join the Growth and Sustainability Directorate to take this agenda forward. This is the role for you if you are an ambitious and motivating leader, a strategic thinker who can see opportunities and maximise them for public health benefit.

You will be working with directors and heads of service to develop health promoting approaches directly within our assets, employment and skills, housing, inclusive economic development,  planning, culture and the arts, the environment, waste and recycling, highways and transport (including active travel and physical activity). You’ll be confident in supporting the delivery of a range of different projects and strategic programmes across the directorate, continuously advocating for a public health approach, working with the community and our partner organisations.

You will have a strong understanding of the wider determinants of health and the levers available to us to improve health, alongside excellent communication, partnership and negotiation skills. You will have experience of working collaboratively with a diverse range of colleagues and stakeholders.

About Barnsley 

Barnsley’s industrial past has shaped our borough. We’re proud of our rich heritage, and we know our residents are too. We take care of our local environment, and our welcoming people and communities are one of our biggest assets. We’re home of one of the best markets in South Yorkshire and everyone can enjoy the borough’s excellent cultural attractions, leisure facilities, and our beautiful outdoor spaces.  

Our attractive local offer also makes Barnsley an appealing place to live, with our thriving town centre and Principal Towns and Local Village Centres.

Barnsley is open for business, with our central location, digital connectivity, excellent links to major road networks, and strong ties across the South Yorkshire and wider Yorkshire regions.  

Barnsley’s vision and ambition for 2030 

Our vision is Barnsley - the place of possibilities. This builds on our past, reflecting the fabric of our borough and experiences of many Barnsley residents. It builds on the borough’s success over recent years. 

By 2030, we want everyone to benefit from and contribute to making Barnsley a thriving place of possibilities. 

Everyone has a vital role to play in working together to make our ambitions for the borough possible and improving the lives of local people. This includes our residents and organisations working together. This includes the private, public, voluntary and community sectors. 

Barnsley is already a great place, and we want to do more. 

This vision drives our council plan, showing our commitment to making it happen. We'll provide services where they're needed and have the most impact. We're helping people do more for each other and their community. 

We’re committed to building skills, talent and creativity across our borough. We're creating exciting prospects for people of all ages and meeting the demands of the future economy. This will help us make Barnsley a better place to live, work and learn. 

At the heart of all of this are the proud people of Barnsley. It’s about celebrating and championing what makes our borough unique to inspire others and working together to make an even better Barnsley. 

Our values 

We live and work by our four values: 

• honesty 

• teamwork 

• excellent service 

• taking pride in what we do 

As part of our team, you can be sure we’ll do all we can to support you in being truly excellent. You see, we prioritise learning and helping staff to achieve their potential. That’s one of the reasons why you’ll find your career here inspiring and rewarding. 

For an informal discussion with Paul Clifford, Service Director contact: paulclifford1@barnsley.gov.uk