Health Improvement Practitioner

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Job Title: Health Improvement Practitioner (Grade 12)
Service Area: Public Health (Adult Care)
Location: Derbyshire (Hybrid working available)
Salary: Grade 12
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)

About the Role

This is a senior Public Health leadership role within Derbyshire County Council, responsible for supporting the delivery of the statutory Public Health function, with a specific focus on work, health and inclusive employment.

The postholder will operate at a system level, bridging the gap between strategy, leadership and implementation to ensure effective delivery of programmes that improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities. You will lead a portfolio of work that positions employment as a key determinant of health, driving forward inclusive recruitment and healthy workplace practices across Derbyshire.

You will provide strategic and operational leadership for:

• Disability Employer Engagement Derbyshire
• Inclusive recruitment agenda
• Youth Guarantee Trailblazer
• Healthy Workplaces Derbyshire
• Wider work and health priorities

Working closely with the Public Health Lead, you will ensure programmes are safe, effective, evidence-based and aligned to local and national public health priorities, providing assurance to senior leadership, including the Director of Public Health.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to lead a high-profile, system-wide programme that directly improves people’s lives by tackling health inequalities through access to good work.

You will be part of a forward-thinking Public Health team committed to innovation, collaboration and delivering measurable impact for Derbyshire residents.

We offer:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• A supportive and collaborative working environment

How to Apply

Please see the attached additional information for candidates which gives more information about this role. Please ensure you address all the points both in this document and the Job and Person profile in your application.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: carmel.chaplain@derbyshire.gov.uk

Closing Date: 24 May 2026

Provisional interview date -week beginning 1 June 2026

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.