Public Health Principal Civic Offices, 1 Saxon Gate East, Central Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom £48,226 - £52,413 Permanent Apply By 10 May, 2026 Posted On 21 April, 2026

Milton Keynes Council

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Base: £48,226 - £52,413; bonus/equity: not specifi...
On-site
Public health principles application
Population level outcomes improvement
Project and programme management skills
Milton Keynes City Council is seeking a Public Health Principal to lead initiatives in public mental health, suicide prevention, and early intervention. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public health principles and project management, with a focus on reducing health inequalities in the community

Job Summary

  • This senior specialist role provides strategic leadership across a portfolio including public mental health and suicide prevention.
  • The successful candidate will use data and evidence to ensure interventions are targeted where they make the greatest difference.
  • The team works collaboratively with colleagues, partner agencies, and residents to reduce health inequalities in Milton Keynes.

Matching Summary

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Milton Keynes City Council is seeking a Public Health Principal to lead initiatives in public mental health, suicide prevention, and early intervention. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public health principles and project management, with a focus on reducing health inequalities in the community.

Salary

Base: £48,226 - £52,413; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Public Health principles application
  • Population level outcomes improvement
  • Project and programme management skills
  • Data evidence and insight usage
  • Strategic leadership experience

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative working style
  • Experience with NHS partners
  • Focus on wider determinants of health
  • Commitment to tackling inequalities

Key Requirements

  • Demonstrable experience applying Public Health principles
  • Strong project and programme management skills
  • Senior specialist level expertise required

Work Rights

Not specified

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