Population Health Strategic Programme Manager
At a glance
- Band
- Band 8
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Hours / week
- 21.6
- Posted
- 31/08/2026
- Closes
- 14/09/2026
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Role summary
NHS Lothian is seeking an experienced and ambitious Population Health Strategic Programme Manager to lead strategic programmes that tackle health inequalities, improve population health, and influence policy. Working at a senior level across various sectors, you will shape and deliver public health priorities, particularly in West Lothian. The role focuses on child health, building healthy places, and reducing inequalities. This is a part-time, permanent position within a supportive, multidisciplinary team.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 8 at £53,755 – £60,504 a year, across England.
This advert: £65,125 – £70,303 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
258160
Salary:
Band 8A (£65,125 - £70,303)
Job closing date:
14/09/2026
Job Type:
Administrative Services
Location:
Waverley Court
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
21.6
Job posted date:
31/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Lothian
Department:
Public Health and Health Policy
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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Post: Population Health Strategic Programme Manager
Location: Waverley Court
Salary: AfC Band 8a – 21.6hrs permanent
NHS Lothian is seeking an experienced and ambitious Population Health Strategic Programme Manager to join our Public Health and Health Policy Directorate. This is an exciting opportunity to lead strategic programmes that tackle health inequalities, improve population health and influence policy and practice across a wide range of partner organisations.
Working at a senior level across health, social care, local government, the third sector and national organisations, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering
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