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About the role

Imperial College London invites applications for the position of Head of the Department of Infectious Disease, a leadership role at the forefront of internationally recognised translational research. The Department's research includes the fundamental biology of infectious diseases to the development and application of new approaches to treatment. There are major research programmes in human immunology and retrovirology, oncogenic human viruses, molecular microbiology, tuberculosis and vaccine development.

We are seeking an exceptional academic leader with a compelling vision to lead the Department of Infectious Disease. The mission of the Department is to develop and sustain a unique portfolio of translational research where scientists from clinical and non-clinical backgrounds work together to address the unmet needs for infectious disease control on a global scale, that is recognised internationally for scientific excellence, for leading innovation in patient care and for supporting the training of leaders for the next generation. You will be expected to develop and implement a future vision and strategy for the DoID, in line with the University's ambitions, and to enable the DoID to further enhance and extend its international profile.

What you would be doing

You will be leading one of the largest centres of infectious disease research in Europe, with over 65 principal investigators. The Department operates across sites at Hammersmith Hospital, St Mary's Hospital, South Kensington Campus, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital.

You will lead the department and deliver the Department's scientific strategy and to lead on and promote inter-Departmental research opportunities, seeking links with colleagues in other Institutes and Departments in the Faculty of Medicine. In addition, the post holder will be expected to act on opportunities to collaborate with Imperial's non-medical Faculties, the AHSC partners including the Imperial College Biomedical Research Centre, and with other national and international institutions.

You will provide direction for, and contribute to, growth of the successful undergraduate and postgraduate education programmes of the Department and of the Faculty as well as to the Faculty's medical training programme and online educational developments.

What we are looking for

You will be an exceptional academic, able to demonstrate how your work will play a key role in the development of world-leading research programmes in a major area of research of relevance to the Department.

You will provide strategic vision, direction and leadership to the Department and will ensure that appropriate plans, management and governance structures and practices are in place.

You will have an inclusive leadership style and a high level of intellectual rigour, political awareness, tact and diplomacy. You will have the skills to enable effective working across boundaries and influencing without direct authority. You will be able to understand and tackle the challenges faced by both pre-clinical and clinical teams.

You will understand the importance of building and maintaining an open and supportive culture, acting as a role model and advocating for junior staff, and encouraging diversity across the Department.

Your collaborative approach will enable the strong connections between a multi-disciplinary team and with senior colleagues across Imperial College and with key clinical partners.

You will also ensure the operational sustainability of the Department through income generation and resource management as well as formulate and implement academic strategy and plans in conjunction with the Dean and Faculty management team.

You will therefore be able to demonstrate:

• Evidence of having formulated and implemented academic strategy and plans;
• Substantial experience at managerial level for a department /institute of an academic institution;
• Evidence of experience ensuring sustainability of a department/institute through income generation and resource management.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our interdisciplinary mission to use science for humanity.
• Grow in your career with tailored training programmes for clinical staff including dedicated support with navigating your career and managing research as well as a transparent promotion process.
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes).
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing .

Please see our Further Particulars for more information about Imperial and the benefits available to staff.

Further information

This Job Description is currently with the Royal College of Physicians for their review.

The role of Head of the Department will be, initially for five years, in line with the College's term of office for senior roles. You will be employed as a Chair in a relevant subject on an open-ended basis within the Academic or Clinical Consultant Academic Job Family.

Clinical Academic appointments require checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service or DBS, (formerly the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB)) . As this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, at the appropriate level, will be required for the successful candidate.

Further information about the DBS disclosure process can be found on the Home Office website or by telephoning 03000 200 190. You may also wish to view the College's DBS webpage for policy statements on the Recruitment and Employment of Ex-Offenders and the Secure Storage, Use, Retention & Disposal of Disclosures and Disclosure Information.

The College is a proud signatory to the San-Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions, we evaluate applicants on the quality of their work, not the journal impact factor where it is published. For more information, see Research evaluation | Research | Imperial College London

The College believes that the use of animals in research is vital to improve human and animal health and welfare. Animals may only be used in research programmes where their use is shown to be necessary for developing new treatments and making medical advances. Imperial is committed to ensuring that, in cases where this research is deemed essential, all animals in the College's care are treated with full respect, and that all staff involved with this work show due consideration at every level. Animal research | Research | Imperial College London

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We therefore encourage candidates to apply irrespective of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender reassignment, sex, or sexual orientation. We are an Athena SWAN Silver Award winner, a Disability Confident Leader and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

They work on projects in the Commercial, Residential and Retail sectors amongst others and are looking for an engineer to assist with the public health design aspects of these projects.

They are looking for an engineer with 2+ years UK building services consultancy experience to assist with the workload due to an influx of projects.

- 30,000 - 40,000 salary dependant on experience
- London Projects
- Excellent training and development schemes

This client has a strong focus on the development of their staff providing outstanding training and schemes for your progression throughout the business.

If you are looking for a London based company but are looking to avoid the congested commute into the city then this is the role for you.

They work on projects in the Commercial, Residential and Retail sectors amongst others and are looking for an engineer to assist with the public health design aspects of these projects.

They are looking for an engineer with 2+ years UK building services consultancy experience to assist with the workload due to an influx of projects.

- 30,000 - 40,000 salary dependant on experience
- London Projects
- Excellent training and development schemes

This client has a strong focus on the development of their staff providing outstanding training and schemes for your progression throughout the business.

If you are looking for a London based company but are looking to avoid the congested commute into the city then this is the role for you.

This role is Inside IR35.

Clearance: DBS

Contract Length:16 weeks - We are looking for an early start date of 1st September - so candidates must be immediately available. The role is likely to run for 16 weeks - with the potential to extend if permanent recruitment is delayed.

Location: Newport - We will support with ferry travel on and off the Island when required. This will be a hybrid role with ele.

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Consultant in Public Health - Maidstone, England

- Join Kent County Council

Job Title: Consultant in Public Health leading in Health Intelligence, Research and Development, Education and Training

Location: Maidstone, Kent, England - Hybrid

Contract Type : Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: 89,579 to 109,309 per annum (With potential to offer a market premium dependent on experience)

Interview Date : 12th September 2025

Closing date: 9am Monday 25th August 2025

Are you looking to improve the health and wellbeing of residents, reduce health inequalities and protect local communities in Kent?

Why join Kent?

Kent is the one of the largest local authorities in the UK, with a circa 1.7m population, 12 districts and boroughs, a co-terminus NHS Integrated Care Board, and vibrant townships and communities. With a long and interesting history, and being the garden of England, it also the gateway to Europe and in turn its gateway to the UK. With 350 miles of coastline and major coastal inequalities; it is UK's first Marmot Coastal Region. It has two major universities and a medical school, and seven NHS Trusts operating in the county. In Kent size matters and working here gives a Consultant in Public Health the biggest possible canvas to work on.

Kent is at a very exciting juncture in its public health journey, having just signed off the delivery plan of its Kent and Medway Integrated Care Strategy which is the blueprint agreed at the most senior leadership levels to improve health and wellbeing, and reduce health inequalities.

None of this is possible without strong data analytics, useable intelligence, strong evidence, and pragmatic research and innovation.

Role overview

Kent is looking to appoint an innovative and forward-thinking Consultant in Public Health to join its highly regarded and well-resourced Public Health Division and help to drive its exciting agenda forward.

The council has a highly experienced team working with its Director of Public Health, including a Deputy director as well as six additional Public Health consultants all working to achieve the aspirations of its members for improving the health and wellbeing of the Kent population.

Kent Public Health is aiming to become a Centre of Excellence, undertaking a range of innovative activities in research, innovation and improvement, advanced analytics (using integrated data and predictive modelling) and offering increased number of education and training placements for multiple professional groups such as Public Health Speciality Registrars, junior doctors and university students. Kent enjoys national recognition for several programmes including Public Health research linked with Europe. The successful candidate will play a leading role continuing this work and spearheading this journey.

You will be responsible for the line management of public health specialists as well as a dedicated budget for this area of the service. You will lead on the education and training function which includes responsibility for maintaining and improving its department's specialist training location for speciality registrars and other professional groups.

Part of this role will involve overseeing the development of the JSNA which will includes regular reporting to strategic boards. As well as developing and utilising information and intelligence systems to underpin public health action across disciplines and organisations, leading collation, and interpretation of relevant data.

The public health function is well integrated into the council, supports the Kent and Medway Integrated Care System and has an overall Public Health budget of circa 92 million with a major focus on reducing health inequalities.

Candidates

You will need inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List/UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) for Public Health Specialists (with a license to practice) or be within 6 months of CCT at the date of interview.

You could be newly qualified and seeking your first Consultant post or an experienced Consultant looking for an opportunity to make a real impact. As a passionate and motivated public health professional we welcome your interest in this role and your application.

You will be able to work in a hybrid format with a split between working from home with an office base as Maidstone and we are committed to flexible working: "Work that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!"

Next Steps

This is a great time to join Kent - it's a great county to live in, with its proximity to London, its excellent schools, vibrant cities, golden beaches, and stunning countryside.

For a confidential discussion, and to see the full JD and candidate pack, please contact Rebecca Martin at Panoramic Associates on (phone number removed) or Callum Gardiner on (phone number removed).

To apply: Complete the short form below and include your Curriculum Vitae and personal statement.

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to participate in enhanced pre-employment screening undertaken by the County Council.

Senior Public Health Engineer - Bath
Join an award-winning consultancy driving sustainable design and net zero goals. We're seeking a skilled Senior Public Health Engineer to contribute to innovative, high-impact projects within our dynamic, multidisciplinary team.

About Us
We are a leading consultancy committed to engineering excellence and sustainability. With a strong track record of industry recognition, we focus on delivering cutting-edge solutions that shape the built environment.

The Role
Lead public health engineering design, calculations, and sustainability-driven solutions.

Ensure projects meet high standards, deadlines, and budgets.

Represent the company in meetings with clients, architects, and stakeholders.

Produce reports, specifications, and Revit-based designs.

Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing.

Experience & Skills
Extensive public health engineering and building services experience.

Proven leadership on complex projects.

Strong understanding of sustainable design and net zero targets.

Chartered or working towards CIBSE membership (or equivalent).

Benefits
Competitive salary, discretionary bonus, and pension scheme.

Hybrid working (minimum 3 days in Bath office).

25 days annual leave + flexible options.

Wellbeing support, professional memberships, and career development.

Enhanced parental leave and flexible benefits.

Be part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of sustainable engineering. Apply now!

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

• Delivering the councils  duties to protect and improve public health, and any functions and regulations to improve public health protection and health improvement delegated to the local authority by the Secretary of State
• Being the chief officer and principal adviser for public health to the Council, system partners, and local communities, influencing policy and practice
• Supporting the Chief Executive and Councillors in developing and delivering the Council’s strategic agenda and maintain their confidence, and the confidence of national, and regional partners
• An effective role as statutory member of the Council’s Health and Wellbeing Board; to advise on the development of the Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy that sets out the priority assessed needs of the population, and for shaping the health and wellbeing agenda; using the national outcomes frameworks; public health, NHS and social care
• Being an active participant at Place through strategic participation as a leader within HHCP, contributing and directing the priorities for population health improvement, influencing change and enabling a culture of continuous improvement in health and wellbeing, innovation and evaluation.
• Exercising the functions of the Council to plan for, and respond to emergencies that present a risk to the publics’ health
• Commissioning and the delivery of services which are effective, are value for money and meet quality standards.
• Utilise the public health resources imaginatively and cost effectively across all domains of public health in order to improve health and wellbeing of local communities and reduce inequalities in health outcomes.
• The Council’s role in co-operating with the police, the probation and the prison service to assess the risks posed by violent or sexual offenders
• Producing an annual independent report on the health of the population and communities of the council, progress that demonstrates improving health and reducing inequalities and making recommendations that stimulates debate and/or action by the Council and partners

• Inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List or UK Public Health Register(UKPHR)
• If in the above Register / List in a specialty other than public health medicine/dental public health, must have equivalent training and/or appropriate experience of public health medicine practice
• Public health specialist registrar applicants who are not yet on the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List in dental public health/UKPHR must provide verifiable signed documentary evidence that they are within 6 months of gaining entry at the date of interview; all other applicants must provide verifiable signed documentary evidence that they have applied for inclusion in the GMC/GDC/UKPHR specialist registers
• Minimum of three years’ experience of public health practice at senior level
• Experience of working in complex political and social environments
• High level of understanding of epidemiology and statistics, public health practice, health promotion, health economics and health care evaluation

About the Role

One of my local goverment clients is seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Public Health (DPH) to lead the strategic public health agenda across the borough. This is a critical leadership role responsible for improving health outcomes, reducing inequalities, and protecting the health of our communities from infectious diseases, environmental threats, and other public health challenges.

The DPH is a statutory Chief Officer of the Council and a key member of the senior leadership team. You will be the principal advisor on all public health matters, working closely with elected members, senior officers, NHS partners, and community stakeholders to embed health and wellbeing into all aspects of local policy and service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• p>Lead on the assessment, planning and delivery of population health and wellbeing strategies

• Act as the system leader across the Hillingdon Health and Care Partnership (HHCP)

• Provide expert public health advice to the Council, NHS partners, and local organisations

• Tackle health inequalities and shape policies addressing the wider determinants of health

• Oversee local health protection arrangements and emergency preparedness

• Engage with local communities to co-develop solutions and improve health outcomes

Essential Requirements:

• Substantial experience in a senior public health leadership role, preferably in a local authority or NHS setting

• Proven ability to influence at a senior strategic level across organisations

• In-depth knowledge of public health policy, health protection, health improvement, and population health intelligence

If interested in this role please send your CV to Lee-Juan at Coyle Personnel Ltd.