Public Health Principal (Tobacco Control) HCC624800

Job summary

As Public Health Principal (Tobacco Control), you'll use your public health expertise, leadership skills and passion for improving health to lead Hampshire's Tobacco Control Programme. You'll play a key role in improving population health outcomes and reducing health inequalities associated with smoking and vaping, whilst shaping the future of tobacco control across Hampshire.

As a senior member of our Public Health Team and Extended Management Team, you'll work across a complex partnership, leading the strategic development, commissioning, delivery and evaluation of evidence-based public health programmes. Working with other local authorities, Smokefree Hampshire, NHS partners and community organisations, you'll influence policy and practice at local and system-wide levels, helping shape services that make a lasting difference.

What we're looking for

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in Public Health or related discipline
• UKPHR Registered Public Health Practitioner status (or equivalent professional registration) or willingness to work towards
• Significant experience in a senior public health role
• Proven ability to design, deliver and evaluate complex public health programmes and interventions
• Strong understanding of public health policy, health improvement, tobacco control and reducing health inequalities
• Excellent analytical, project management and change management skills
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills

Main duties of the job

• Lead the strategic development, delivery and evaluation of Hampshire's Tobacco Control Programme and Priority 1 of the Get Hampshire Working programme
• Commission, procure and contract manage public health services and programmes, ensuring quality, value for money and measurable outcomes
• Use population health intelligence, needs assessments and health equality audits and research to identify priorities and reduce health inequalities
• Develop and implement strategies, policies and action plans that support local and national public health objectives
• Manage programme budgets, resources and performance to ensure effective delivery against agreed targets
• Provide specialist public health advice to senior leaders, elected members, commissioners and partner organisations. Represent Hampshire at regional and national forums and contributing to research, innovation and public health best practice
• Build and lead effective partnerships across local authorities, NHS organisations, Integrated Care Boards, UK Health Security Agency, voluntary sector partners and wider stakeholders

About us

• A senior leadership role within a supportive, ambitious and forward-thinking Public Health service committed to improving the health and wellbeing of Hampshire residents.
• Lead a high-profile public health priority that delivers measurable improvements in health outcomes across Hampshire.
• Work collaboratively with influential partners across local government, the NHS, regional and national networks.
• Shape policy, strategy and commissioning decisions that have county-wide impact.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• 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.

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

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

Other roles you may have experience of may include: Lead Public Health Practitioner, Senior Public Health Lead, Strategic Public Health Lead, Public Health Programme Lead, Principal Public Health Practitioner, Principal Public Health Programme Lead

Details

• Date posted: 25 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £65,895 to £73,902 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: F0017-26-0151
• Job locations: Elizabeth II Court, The Castle, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8UB, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).