Head of Programme - Knowledge & Intelligence

The Public Health Division is recruiting to a substantive permanent Head of Programme to lead our ambitious work on Knowledge & Intelligence.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a successful, established and well-resourced team delivering on some of the most exciting cutting edge public health interventions in a world class city. Delivering on your responsibilities will require working in a fast paced and challenging environment, being held to account for delivery, a strong commitment to tackling health inequalities and a high degree of personal resilience.
We are looking for an individual with excellent public health skills and experience, keen to develop their senior management experience and leadership potential.
You will be responsible for leading the Public Health Knowledge & Intelligence function, and manage a team of experienced Health Intelligence Analysts. You will also be responsible for leading the development and production of the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment on behalf of the Health & Wellbeing Board, engaging partners across the Council, NHS and Voluntary & Community Sector.
Your programme areas will include data and analytics, improving the monitoring of health outcomes and inequalities, along with service and programme evaluation. Although you will be based within the Public Health Division, you will play a leadership role in the area of data and analytics across the Council and local NHS.
About you:
You must possess expert core public health competencies including epidemiology, needs assessment, evaluation, using evidence to inform decision making, strong partnership skills and an ability to lead service and systems change. Excellent communication including presentation and high standards of written skills will be essential. Workforce development is key and you will be expected to bring the best out in your team.
About us:
We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.