258160 (KA) Population Health Strategic Programme Manager

Job reference:

258160

Salary:

Band 8A (£65,125 - £70,303)

Job closing date:

14/09/2026

Job Type:

Administrative Services

Location:

Waverley Court

Employment type:

Permanent

Hours Per Week:

21.6

Job posted date:

31/08/2026

Employer (NHS Board):

NHS Lothian

Department:

• Public Health and Health Policy
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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

• Post: Population Health Strategic Programme Manager
• Location: Waverley Court
• Salary: AfC Band 8a – 21.6hrs permanent

NHS Lothian is seeking an experienced and ambitious Population Health Strategic Programme Manager to join our Public Health and Health Policy Directorate. This is an exciting opportunity to lead strategic programmes that tackle health inequalities, improve population health and influence policy and practice across a wide range of partner organisations.

Working at a senior level across health, social care, local government, the third sector and national organisations, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering public health priorities that improve outcomes for communities across Lothian, with a particular focus on West Lothian.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting child health, building healthy places and communities and tackling health inequalities. You must be an excellent communicator with strong presentation and facilitation skills. Able to build productive relationships across multiple organisations and sectors.

The Public Health and Health Policy Directorate is committed to improving and protecting the health of people across Lothian through partnership, prevention and reducing inequalities. You will join a supportive, multidisciplinary team working on some of the most important public health challenges facing our communities today.

This is an opportunity to influence strategic decision-making at local, regional and national levels while leading programmes that make a lasting difference to people's lives.

Join us and help create healthier, fairer communities across Lothian.

For further information on an informal discussion please contact Charlotte.cuddihy@nhs.scot

Please note this role is a job share of a full time post. It will be split with the incumbent AfC Band 8a. For operational reasons we are looking for the successful candidate to work their hours over Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

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