- Directorate: Public Health & Public Protection, Communities and Engagement
- Pay Level: 9, £54,556 - £60,085 (fully inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance)
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Working Hours: 37 hours per week
- Location: Observatory House/ Slough Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in the office)
- DBS requirement: Enhanced
The closing date for applications is midnight on 4th September 2026
Interviews will be held week commencing 14th September 2026
What you’ll be doing:
We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Public Health Lead - Behavioural Insights to provide strategic leadership for the use of behavioural science across our public health programmes, policies and partnerships.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape evidence-informed interventions that improve health outcomes, reduce health inequalities and support healthier behaviours across Slough’s diverse communities. You will champion the use of behavioural insights to influence decision-making, service design and system-wide transformation, working closely with colleagues, elected members, NHS partners, voluntary sector organisations and community groups.
As Public Health Lead - Behavioural Insights, you will lead the design, delivery, evaluation and continuous improvement of behavioural science programmes. You will provide expert advice to internal and external stakeholders, support the development of strategy and policy, and help ensure public health interventions are culturally competent, inclusive and grounded in evidence.
You will also manage and develop staff, oversee the community development function, manage specified public health budgets and build behavioural science capability across the organisation.
Our Council:
Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and environment. Every employee contributes to services for local people, directly or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and want residents to enjoy fulfilling, prosperous and healthy lives.
What we offer:
We offer a supportive place to grow your career, where your input is valued and heard. You will join a friendly, collaborative environment where ambition and innovation are encouraged.
We support flexible and hybrid working to help colleagues achieve a positive work-life balance. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, recruit on merit and value a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1 April, subject to six months’ service and satisfactory performance, until the maximum spinal column point is reached.
Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:
- 26 days’ annual leave, rising to 30 days after 2 years and 33 days after 5 years’ service.
- The Local Government Pension Scheme
- Wellbeing initiatives and employee networks that help us celebrate and promote equality.
- Tax-free childcare and childcare services
- Season ticket loan to help with rail or bus travel to and from work.
Accessibility and Support:
Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer. Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Information shared will be treated confidentially and used only to provide appropriate support throughout recruitment and beyond.
Our staff networks represent diverse colleague groups and help make the Council a place where people feel included and can thrive.
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Right to Work and Checks:
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please contact [email protected] before applying.
We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
How we recruit at Slough Borough Council
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