Director of Public Health - London Borough of Hounslow

Hounslow is on the move

London Borough of Hounslow

Director of Public Health

Salary: £107,992 – 133,934

This could be your chance to help shape the future of one of London’s most diverse, dynamic and ambitious boroughs! We’re a borough of exceptional diversity and opportunity, with over 140 languages spoken, and include neighbourhoods of both affluence and significant deprivation. We have a highly transient population, creating both challenges and opportunities for inclusive, responsive public health services.

Amid this complexity, our Public Health team is ambitious, outward-looking, and deeply embedded in the community. Working hand-in-hand with the NHS, Council, and VCSE partners, the team is committed to reducing health inequalities, improving access to care, and designing services that meet people where they are. Led by evidence and lived experience, we focus on collaboration, innovation, and meaningful impact for all who live and work in Hounslow.

Following the recent decision to de-merge the post from our neighbours in Hillingdon, we’re now seeking our new Director of Public Health. The role is central to our vision, and we’re searching for a dynamic, enthusiastic leader who can elevate our public health service to new heights. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to develop and lead a new, focused team, have a huge influence across the council, and work collaboratively with partners to make a real difference to residents.

You’ll spearhead the development of public health services across the Borough, enhancing health and well-being, mitigating health inequalities, and safeguarding local communities from health threats. If you relish a challenge and have the energy, enthusiasm and skills to deliver better outcomes, whilst making a real difference, then we would like to hear from you. It’s important that you are a registered GMC, GDC or UK PHR public health specialist with significant experience in all aspects of public health practice.

Our focus is on the outcomes you deliver to our residents. We are flexible about how this is best achieved to enable you to balance your work life with family and other personal commitments.

To find out more, please contact our retained consultants at Penna: Nick Raper on 07715 690463, or Tom Niven 07860 657044 for a confidential conversation, and download the Candidate Briefing Pack

Closing Date: Sunday 18th January 2026

AAC/ Final Panel: Tuesday 3rd February 2026

How to Apply

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