Public Health Programme Lead
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- Band
- Band 8
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 28.8
- Hours / week
- 28.8
- Posted
- 01/09/2026
- Closes
- 15/09/2026
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Role summary
NHS Fife is seeking a Public Health Programme Lead to tackle health inequalities and improve population health across Fife. This strategic role involves leading programmes focused on poverty reduction, healthy weight, and physical activity, working collaboratively with various partners. The successful candidate will provide specialist public health advice, influence policy, and drive continuous improvement through evidence-based approaches. This is an opportunity to make a significant contribution to creating a healthier and fairer community.
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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:
255483
Salary:
Band 8A (£65,125 - £70,303)
Job closing date:
15/09/2026
Job Type:
Senior Managers
Location:
Fife Council Bankhead Offices
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
28.8
Job posted date:
01/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Fife
Department:
Public Health
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Job Advert
Are you passionate about tackling health inequalities and creating lasting change for communities?
NHS Fife Public Health is seeking an experienced and motivated Public Health Programme Lead to lead and support a Fife-wide programme of work focused on reducing poverty, improving population health, promoting prevention and addressing the wider determinants of health. The role will contribute to key priorities including Good Food Nation, healthy weight, physical activity, inclusion health and reducing health inequalities across Fife.
This is a strategic and collaborative role, working across NHS Fife, Fife Health and Social Care Partnership, Fife Council, Community Planning Partners, the third sector and local communities. You will play a key role in delivering NHS Fife's population health priorities and wider partnership plans, influencing policy, practice and decision-making to create healthier and fairer communities. Working with a broad range of partners, you will he
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