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Working Pattern: Full time
Working Arrangement: 36.25 hours per week
Fixed Term End Date: 12 months from start date
Interview Date/Type: Monday 22nd June 2026 / Face to face
SMART Working: We aim to offer flexibility wherever possible. Many of our colleagues work from home one or more days a week and/or adjust their hours. We call this SMART working – giving you the freedom to shape your working pattern around your life, whilst still delivering great outcomes. Speak with the hiring manager about the range of flexible working options available for this role.
About the Role
We currently have an exciting vacancy in the Public Health team leading on mental health, wellbeing and suicide prevention.
Supporting our residents to live healthy and independent lives includes enabling people to be part of mentally healthy, safe and supportive families, education settings, workplaces and communities. The Public Health Manager will lead in influencing, commissioning, monitoring and recording the impact of workstreams to successfully deliver against this ambition of Trafford’s mental health delivery plan. The postholder will also lead system efforts across Trafford to prevent suicide, including prioritising efforts to address the needs of vulnerable populations.
You’ll work collaboratively as part of the public health team and with key stakeholders across the Local Authority, NHS, the voluntary sector and across Trafford’s four neighbourhood networks to strengthen and embed system efforts for mental health promotion and prevention.
About You
You will have demonstrable public health skills and experience including: use of data and intelligence to understand population health need, a knowledge of evidence-based approaches and experience of leading, implementing and monitoring the impact of programmes of work designed to improve population health outcomes. You will have strong communication skills both written and oral. You will have experience of strategy development and delivery and be confident to present clearly and concisely to a wide range of audiences in order to influence decision makers and command the confidence of others. You’ll have a track record of successful partnership working and have strong organisational skills. You will be able to build strong working relationships with key stakeholders to improve mental health and well-being outcomes. You will be comfortable working on your own as well as being part of a team. If the above sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!
Additional Information
This advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so please apply as soon as possible.
Find Out More.
For the full details of this opportunity, please refer to the role profile linked below.
If you have any questions or would like an informal chat you can get in contact with Jane Hynes at [email protected]
About us…
Trafford is a vibrant, inclusive borough at the heart of Greater Manchester. Home to 235,000 residents, four thriving town centres, over 11,000 businesses, and 60+ parks and green spaces. We’re a place where community and opportunity meet. With excellent transport links, a proud heritage as the birthplace of the NHS, world-class sporting venues and outstanding schools, Trafford is a fantastic place to live, work, and thrive.
Why Trafford?
We’re more than just a local authority; we’re a team of passionate people committed to making a real difference. We deliver essential services that matter, from education and social care to business support, licensing, libraries and leisure and much more. No matter what your role is with us, you will help us to create a borough where all our “residents, businesses and communities thrive.”
Our Culture…
Our values are at the heart of everything we do. They’re not just words on a wall, they shape how we work together, make decisions, and support each other every day.
They help us create a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and inspired to do their best. If you share these values and want your work to have real purpose and impact, Trafford is the perfect place to grow your career.
What you’ll love about working with us…
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and work-life balance:
Generous Leave: Start with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), with options to carry over or buy extra days.
Flexible Perks: Discounts on car leasing, cycle to work, home tech, plus family friendly policies and hybrid working
Invest in your future: Join our generous Local Government Pension Scheme for peace of mind.
Grow with us: We’ll support your development at every stage! Through leadership programmes like our EPIC Manager, LEAP into leadership and senior leadership. Plus, you’ll have access to specialist qualifications and personal coaching to unlock your full potential.
Wellbeing First: Guided wellbeing walks and “Tea and Talk” sessions, and events like World Mental Health and National Fitness Day.
Connect with us: Connect with colleagues through our staff forums or join our Let’s Talk events to network, share ideas, and hear about the exciting work happening across our council.
Be Celebrated: For all your hard work, ideas and contributions through at our annual Time to Shine event, our cheers for peers’ scheme or through our EPIC Star Awards.
Key Information…
- Pre-Employment Checks: If offered a role, as a minimum we’ll need to verify your right to work in the UK, receive two satisfactory references, and medical check. Some roles may also require a DBS check and/or police vetting, which will be noted on the role profile.
- Please note: We are not a licensed sponsor and will not be able to support with your work visa.
- Privacy Notice: We respect your privacy. For details on how we collect, process, and protect your data, please click here: Recruitment and employment privacy notice | Trafford Council privacy notice | Trafford Council
Make an Impact. Apply Today….
If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team shaping a better Trafford for our residents, businesses and communities then we’d love to receive an application from you.
We want everyone to feel confident and supported throughout our recruitment process. If you need any help, adjustments or support at any stage, please get in touch with us at [email protected]
After reviewing the role profile and submitting your application, successful candidates will be invited to a values-based interview to learn more about your skills and experience. This is your opportunity to show how you connect with our EPIC values and can contribute to our vision.