Public Health Principal Mental Health and Well-Being

A brilliant opportunity for a Public Health Principal to join a shared Public Health team to lead on public mental health work, reporting to our Head of Public Health Programmes.
You’ll be based in Milton Keynes, but you’ll work across the three unitary authorities of Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes (BMK).
The Public Mental Health Team works with partners to improve the mental health and wellbeing of residents across the three authorities. Current priorities include leading ‘prevention’ and ‘promotion’ workstreams across the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care System (BLMK ICS). This includes the development of a Suicide Prevention Strategy and Action Plan for BMK.
The team also drives partner engagement for the Prevention Concordat for Better Mental Health, with a focus on reducing stigma around mental health. Additional work areas include influencing community mental health transformation programmes and the development of mental health projects across BMK.
You’ll lead a small team and ensure that prevention is championed to improve mental wellbeing and reduce mental health inequalities. Experience of working in complex health and care systems and the ability to work strategically with partners is essential for this role. Experience in the mental health or suicide prevention field would be beneficial.
Milton Keynes City Council is a modern and friendly place to work. We offer an excellent benefits package which includes an enhanced pension at 18.8%, generous holiday allowance starting at 28 days and a range of training and development opportunities to help you in your role.

Main Responsibility

As the public mental health lead, the main duties of the role will be:

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