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Full Time

Hybrid, office based (Twickenham and Wandsworth) and home working

Are you ready to lead bold, innovative work that improves lives?

About Us

Public Mental Health Lead

£51,540 - £60,633

Fixed Term 18 months

Full Time

Hybrid, office based (Twickenham and Wandsworth) and home working

Are you ready to lead bold, innovative work that improves lives?

Do you thrive in multi-agency environments and want to shape the future of public mental health?

The London Boroughs of Richmond upon Thames and Wandsworth are home to an award-winning Public Health Teamand were looking for a dynamic Public Health Lead to join us. This is a fixed-term contract for 18 months.

In This Pivotal Role, You Will

Lead the development of a borough-wide public mental health strategy for Wandsworth.

Drive cross-council collaboration, identifying and embedding programmes that improve mental wellbeing.

Champion mental wellbeing impact assessments across policies and services.

Work with NHS and voluntary sector partners to maximise the reach and impact of mental health initiatives.

Youll also support the local suicide prevention strategy, shape strategic commissioning plans, and provide expert public health advice on high-impact projects.

Were Looking For Someone Who

Brings vision, creativity, and leadership to public health challenges.

Has a strong track record of partnership working across sectors.

Is passionate about reducing health inequalities and improving outcomes for vulnerable communities.

Join us and help shape a healthier, more resilient future for Wandsworth.

Closing Date: 24th August 2025

Shortlisting Date: W/C 25th August 2025

Interview Date: 8th September 2025 (In Person)

We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

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