# Public Health Programme Manager (PH Intelligence) B8A

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
- **Town:** Glasgow
- **Region:** West of Scotland
- **Country:** Scotland
- **Profession:** Manager and corporate
- **Grade:** Band 8
- **Salary:** £65,125 - £70,303
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time
- **Closing date:** 2026-06-21T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-06-04T23:04:30.896Z
- **Source information URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=259202
- **Application URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/DecideInternalExternal/DecideInternalExternal?JobId=259202
- **Employer website:** https://www.nhsggc.scot

## Job Content

### Job details

- Job reference: 248799
- Salary: Band 8A (£65,125 - £70,303)
- Job closing date: 21/06/2026
- Job Type: Senior Managers
- Location: West House, Gartnavel Royal Hospital
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Job posted date: 04/06/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
- Department: Clinical Public Health - PH Intelligence

This post within NHSGGC’s Public Health Directorate offers an exciting opportunity to provide strong strategic leadership and management for our Public Health Intelligence function (including our teams of researchers, analysts and epidemiologists). The post holder acts as the public health lead co-ordinating the delivery of the Public Health Intelligence portfolio of work across NHSGGC working in collaboration with multi-disciplinary public health teams, academic public health staff, HSCPs, local authority voluntary sector and all other relevant partners, ensuring translation of national and local policy into a coherent local programme of activities including effective delivery and evaluation.

The post holder will also be expected to provide public health intelligence leadership and influence through professional networking at Health Board, regional and national level. They will lead in the development, implementation and evaluation of a strategic PH Intelligence plan and delivery framework in order to inform public, professional and political opinion on improving health and reducing inequalities and the action needed to achieve our corporate outcomes.

A key function of the role is to maximise opportunities for cross-functional working and shared approaches across the Directorate and wider organisation. The role will lead the development and delivery of a complex and multifaceted programmes of public health intelligence work designed to inform and influence action to reduce health inequalities and improve population health. That work will contribute to the evidence base for public health informing policy and practice across NHSGGC. Working with colleagues, this will involve the development of surveys, data systems and analysis. It will also involve the highly complex collation, analysis and interpretation of data, evidence and other public health-related information from multiple sources

The post holder will prioritise, allocate and manage budgets and staff to ensure successful completion of programme activities within available resources and timescales. Therefore, the ideal candidate will have experience of leading and motivating teams alongside technical expertise.

Ensuring that clear objectives and performance management arrangements are in place, to meet the organisations needs and that continuous improvement, planning and excellent people management are effectively applied is critical.

For an informal discussion please contact: Bryan Forbes, Operational Manager email: bryan.forbes@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

This post may close sooner than the advertised date depending on the level of interest in the post. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance.

## Job Details

This post within NHSGGC’s Public Health Directorate offers an exciting opportunity to provide strong strategic leadership and management for our Public Health Intelligence function (including our teams of researchers, analysts and epidemiologists). The post holder acts as the public health lead co-ordinating the delivery of the Public Health Intelligence portfolio of work across NHSGGC working in collaboration with multi-disciplinary public health teams, academic public health staff, HSCPs, local authority voluntary sector and all other relevant partners, ensuring translation of national and local policy into a coherent local programme of activities including effective delivery and evaluation.

The post holder will also be expected to provide public health intelligence leadership and influence through professional networking at Health Board, regional and national level. They will lead in the development, implementation and evaluation of a strategic PH Intelligence plan and delivery framework in order to inform public, professional and political opinion on improving health and reducing inequalities and the action needed to achieve our corporate outcomes.

A key function of the role is to maximise opportunities for cross-functional working and shared approaches across the Directorate and wider organisation. The role will lead the development and delivery of a complex and multifaceted programmes of public health intelligence work designed to inform and influence action to reduce health inequalities and improve population health. That work will contribute to the evidence base for public health informing policy and practice across NHSGGC. Working with colleagues, this will involve the development of surveys, data systems and analysis. It will also involve the highly complex collation, analysis and interpretation of data, evidence and other public health-related information from multiple sources

The post holder will prioritise, allocate and manage budgets and staff to ensure successful completion of programme activities within available resources and timescales. Therefore, the ideal candidate will have experience of leading and motivating teams alongside technical expertise.

Ensuring that clear objectives and performance management arrangements are in place, to meet the organisations needs and that continuous improvement, planning and excellent people management are effectively applied is critical.

For an informal discussion please contact: Bryan Forbes, Operational Manager email: bryan.forbes@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

This post may close sooner than the advertised date depending on the level of interest in the post. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible..

AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own.

Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance.

## Documents

- [GGC 248799 - Job Description (DOC, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1141559&JobId=259202)
- [GGC 248799 - Person Specification (DOCX, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1141560&JobId=259202)

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