Health Protection Manager

About Us

North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Health Protection Manager to join our Public Health Team in a 12 month fixed term role to cover a period of maternity leave. You will take a lead role in North Somerset Council’s work to assure local health protection systems and manage the risk from infectious diseases as well as environmental, chemical and radiological threats.

In this role, you will provide strategic support to the Public Health Consultant lead for Health Protection, managing the Local Authority’s statutory responsibilities in relation to health protection through the development, implementation and assurance of local health protection programs. You will provide leadership, expertise and advice related to health protection workstreams, including community infection prevention and control, immunisation, screening and EPRR.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working in an integrated team with NSC Regulatory Services and Emergency Planning leads under one Public Health Consultant to deliver on NSC Health Protection objectives.
• Ensuring the effective running of the North Somerset Health Protection Assurance Group and BNSSG Health Protection Committee
• Providing advice and support for Infection Prevention and Control across North Somerset and contributing to the Local Authority and the ICBs objectives of protecting health and reducing communicable diseases and Health Care Associated Infections (HCAI).
• Representing North Somerset Council on the local network meeting for Health Protection Managers.
• Working closely with the other parts of the local public health system to ensure that the whole health protection agenda is addressed.

This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Work Style

At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.

This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:

• 2-3 days in the office when required
• Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.
• Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.

About You

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about health protection, and who possesses the following skills and experience:

Essential Criteria:

• An approved professional qualification relevant to health protection
• Post qualification experience in relevant work area to give knowledge and understanding of the wider context and priorities of NHS and local government in relation to health protection
• An awareness of the measures that need to be taken to provide equitable care and the social and cultural factors that may influence this at a national and local level
• Experience in service development, quality assurance and improvement

Desirable Criteria:

• Masters’ degree in public health
• Public health practitioner registration

What We Offer

At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• Local Government Pension
• Opportunities for professional development
• Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums
• Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year
• Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team
• Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes

Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.

How to Apply

If you share our vision and valuesand are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Contact Information

For further information about the role, please contact Dr Andrew Cross, Consultant in Public Health at andrew.cross@n-somerset.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion.

Important Information

As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.

Interview Date: Monday 28 July 2025. (Provisional)

Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.

Equal Opportunities

At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.