Director of Public Health & Leisure

Company: Kirklees Metropolitan Council
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Location: London
Job Description:

Brent is brimming with ambition and opportunity, and we celebrate our status as one of the most diverse, multicultural boroughs places in the UK, with a young and fast-growing population that brings energy and creativity.

Our public health team is known for its collaborative approach. We work across the council, from transport and housing to sport and adult social care, and with key partners including the NHS and community organisations.

Tackling health inequalities and promoting health and wellbeing underpins everything we do. Brent Health Matters, our flagship community‑led programme, is co‑designed with residents and recognised for its pioneering, partnership‑based approach. Through it, we support community champions to reach into every part of our borough.

There is strong commitment across our system to maximise the impact of public health, and we are seeking a dynamic leader to build on this momentum. As Director of Public Health and Leisure, you will provide expert professional advice across public health, leisure and wellbeing to officers, members, the Health and Wellbeing Board, and partners across the system.

You will need to meet the statutory requirements for this senior role, but above all we are looking for a systems leader – someone who can drive meaningful, lasting change and make a real difference in tackling Brent’s health inequalities and developing our exciting leisure and wellbeing offer.

Closing date: 10 July 2026

Company: Brent Council

Salary: £135,000

Location: Brent, London (Greater)

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Corporate Management Team

Sector: Health and Social Care

Job Role: Director

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Posted: June 13th, 2026