Job Summary
Greater Manchester (GM) has been hailed as the 'poster child' for devolution in England, and in the health sector, it is recognised as a leader in improving population health on a large scale. Evidence shows that GM's focus on population health is already delivering significant improvements in health outcomes and addressing health inequalities.
This unique and high-profile role is one of the most significant public health leadership positions in England, offering the opportunity to drive lasting change in a region at the forefront of devolution and health reform. Over the next decade, GM is committed to an ambitious health and growth agenda, making this an exciting time to join as we build a healthier, fairer, and more prosperous future for all.
Main duties of the job
Leading the Population Health Function, the Director of Population Health will be a key leader in NHS GM and the GM Combined Authority, shaping and delivering Greater Manchester's vision to be a place where everyone can live a good life, grow up, and age in a fairer, greener, and more prosperous city-region.
This pivotal role will provide visionary leadership to improve the health and wellbeing of GM's 2.8 million residents, focusing on reducing health inequalities and driving better health outcomes. The Director will embed a whole-system approach to population health, leveraging data, intelligence, and evidence to shift the system towards prevention and tackling health inequalities.
Key Responsibilities Will Include
- Leading innovative, system-wide solutions to improve health outcomes.
- Collaborating with NHS GM, GMCA, local authorities, NHSE, Academic and other stakeholders.
- Driving the successful integration of population health priorities across the system.
- Influencing policy at regional and national levels.
- Ensuring the continued success of GM's population health agenda and embedding a culture of creativity and continuous improvement.
- Working closely with ten locality Directors of Public Health (DPHs) to ensure the delivery of local and system-wide population health ambitions.
About us
Greater Manchester is a region with 2.8 million residents and a bold vision to improve health outcomes across its communities. The Greater Manchester Integrated Care Strategy outlines how the Integrated Care Partnership (ICP) will work collaboratively to address health inequalities and create a healthier, more integrated system for the region.
As the first combined authority in England to take control of key services like health and social care, Greater Manchester has built strong partnerships across the NHS, local authorities, and the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors. The region is a national leader in innovative approaches to population health, focusing on integrated, community-driven care, prevention, and improved access to services.
Key Priorities Include
- Strengthening communities through social prescribing and VCSE partnerships.
- Expanding employment and wellbeing programs.
- Improving NHS services and reducing treatment backlogs.
- Preventing illness through early detection and lifestyle changes.
- Supporting the health and care workforce.
Ensuring financial sustainability for long-term service transformation.
More details can be found at NHS GM Board | Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership
Date posted
11 March 2025
Pay scheme
Very senior manager (VSM)
Salary
Depending on experience Dependant on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
896-PH-1049
Job locations
The Tootal Buildings
Oxford Street
Manchester
M1 6EU
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Ensure the population health and prevention strategy (including Live Well and Fairer Health For All) is fit for purpose, owned by the wider executive leadership team and successfully implemented.
Support and facilitate the delivery of the GMS and ICB/ ICP strategy by working closely with senior leaders to build consensus on our approach and to coordinate the delivery of the system transformation programmes.
Ensure the management and direction of local policies and strategies in relation to health improvement and reduction of inequalities.
Support and lead transformational change and delivery at place and system level and driving rapid implementation of key service improvements in line with national policy including the NHS Long Term Plan.
Support making GM a world-leading Green City Region by working collaboratively with the region's businesses, community and voluntary, third sector, charity organisations, green influencers and schools to make a real change.
As a member of the ICB ensure that population health management, innovation and research and digitally enabled transformation support continuous improvements in health and well-being across the ICS geography.
Create positive and respected leadership relationships that commit to delivering wide scale system change ensuring the ICB acts as an enabler to improve the population health of the ICS.
As a system leader and role model provide leadership across organisational and professional boundaries to facilitate transformational change for the ICS population.
Ensure that the ICB works in partnership with the provider collaboratives to set out an agreed and clear roadmap for integration and improvement in order to make real transformational differences for the population.
Be responsible, alongside the Chief People Officer, for developing the necessary workforce required to deliver the ICS strategy, including the development of an ICS approach to innovation and transformation that influences how the ICB develops and supports its workforce.
Promote and facilitate collective responsibility for removing organisational barriers to accessing health and care services and wider public services.
Ensure that the breadth of leadership including clinical, and locality public health is involved and engaged as part of the planning and delivery of the ICB improvement offer.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
Ensure the population health and prevention strategy (including Live Well and Fairer Health For All) is fit for purpose, owned by the wider executive leadership team and successfully implemented.
Support and facilitate the delivery of the GMS and ICB/ ICP strategy by working closely with senior leaders to build consensus on our approach and to coordinate the delivery of the system transformation programmes.
Ensure the management and direction of local policies and strategies in relation to health improvement and reduction of inequalities.
Support and lead transformational change and delivery at place and system level and driving rapid implementation of key service improvements in line with national policy including the NHS Long Term Plan.
Support making GM a world-leading Green City Region by working collaboratively with the region's businesses, community and voluntary, third sector, charity organisations, green influencers and schools to make a real change.
As a member of the ICB ensure that population health management, innovation and research and digitally enabled transformation support continuous improvements in health and well-being across the ICS geography.
Create positive and respected leadership relationships that commit to delivering wide scale system change ensuring the ICB acts as an enabler to improve the population health of the ICS.
As a system leader and role model provide leadership across organisational and professional boundaries to facilitate transformational change for the ICS population.
Ensure that the ICB works in partnership with the provider collaboratives to set out an agreed and clear roadmap for integration and improvement in order to make real transformational differences for the population.
Be responsible, alongside the Chief People Officer, for developing the necessary workforce required to deliver the ICS strategy, including the development of an ICS approach to innovation and transformation that influences how the ICB develops and supports its workforce.
Promote and facilitate collective responsibility for removing organisational barriers to accessing health and care services and wider public services.
Ensure that the breadth of leadership including clinical, and locality public health is involved and engaged as part of the planning and delivery of the ICB improvement offer.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience Essential
- Significant experience of Public Health practice and leadership at a senior Director level in a complex organisation.
- Significant board level leadership experience and/ system leadership experience with a demonstrable track record of success in a large and regulated environment.
- Demonstrable experience in successfully implementing a systems-based approach to improving health by exploiting assets and working with partners across all sectors
- Knowledge of public health legislation, including the public sector duty and inequality duty, and their application to public health practice.
- In-depth knowledge of methods of developing clinical quality assurance, quality improvement, evaluations, and evidence-based public health practice.
Qualifications Essential
- Inclusion in the GMC Full and Specialist Register with a license to practice/GDC Specialist List or inclusion in the UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) for Public Health Specialists.
- Master's degree qualification in Public Health or equivalent discipline.
- Inclusion in the GMC Full and Specialist Register with a license to practice/GDC Specialist List or inclusion in the UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) for Public Health Specialists.
Desirable
- Postgraduate management qualification above master's level is desirable
Skills Essential
- Strong system leadership skills, adept at leading change in a complex and dynamic environment and building a strong public health focus on strategy and the planning and delivery of services
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of relating effectively to stakeholders, commanding trust, and building strong partnerships.
- Highly developed negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to operate in an environment of complex relationships and influence at the highest level.
Person Specification Knowledge & Experience Essential
- Significant experience of Public Health practice and leadership at a senior Director level in a complex organisation.
- Significant board level leadership experience and/ system leadership experience with a demonstrable track record of success in a large and regulated environment.
- Demonstrable experience in successfully implementing a systems-based approach to improving health by exploiting assets and working with partners across all sectors
- Knowledge of public health legislation, including the public sector duty and inequality duty, and their application to public health practice.
- In-depth knowledge of methods of developing clinical quality assurance, quality improvement, evaluations, and evidence-based public health practice.
Qualifications Essential
- Inclusion in the GMC Full and Specialist Register with a license to practice/GDC Specialist List or inclusion in the UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) for Public Health Specialists.
- Master's degree qualification in Public Health or equivalent discipline.
- Inclusion in the GMC Full and Specialist Register with a license to practice/GDC Specialist List or inclusion in the UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) for Public Health Specialists.
Desirable
- Postgraduate management qualification above master's level is desirable
Skills Essential
- Strong system leadership skills, adept at leading change in a complex and dynamic environment and building a strong public health focus on strategy and the planning and delivery of services
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of relating effectively to stakeholders, commanding trust, and building strong partnerships.
- Highly developed negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to operate in an environment of complex relationships and influence at the highest level.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care
Address
The Tootal Buildings
Oxford Street
Manchester
M1 6EU
Employer's website
https://www.gmsharedservices.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
