Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH)
Hosted by UK Health Forum
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE:
Engagement Development Manager
DEPARTMENT:
ADPH
SALARY:
£32,000 - £33,500
HOURS:
Full time
CONTRACT:
Permanent with probationary period
ACCOUNTABLE TO:
Chief Executive, ADPH
The Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) is a not-for-profit voluntary organisation
hosted by the UK Health Forum, funded by subscription and a company limited by guarantee
aiming for charitable status. It exists to maximise the impact of Directors of Public Health as
leaders for the improvement and protection of the health and well-being of the population. For
further information go to: www.adph.org.uk
Job Purpose
 Develop membership and stakeholder engagement
 Manage the ADPH work programme supporting Directors of Public Health (DsPH)
 Supervise and direct Project Managers and Administrators as required
Key relationships
 ADPH President, Honorary officers and relevant policy groups
 ADPH Network leads and co-ordinators
 Directors of Public Health across the UK
Accountability and reporting
Accountable to the ADPH President and Honorary Officers through the Chief Executive
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Principle responsibilities
 Engagement
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Maintain the ADPH database of members and stakeholders and ensure it is valid,
comprehensive, and fit for purpose

Develop annual Communications and Events Plan and direct and manage its delivery
by Project Managers and Administrators

Develop ADPH communication and marketing products

Take overall lead for the programme of regional events and national conferences,
workshops Masterclasses etc., including evaluation, and ensuring outputs and
feedback are captured and inform future work

Undertake surveys and other research across the membership as required to ensure
membership input and ownership of outputs

Explore potential for external grants and sponsorship of events taking account of
the ADPH sponsorship policy

Develop and maintain strong and collaborative relationships with potential external
partners in order to add value to ADPH work and avoid duplication
 Supporting DsPH

Gain an understanding of the role of the DPH and their team in order to provide
support for the development of professional practice

Develop and manage appropriate support for ADPH Networks

Develop and manage national support for regional sector-led improvement

Gain a strong understanding of PH system issues and co-ordinate ADPH input to
initiatives eg workforce, funding, structures etc
 Management

Manage programme budgets and resources efficiently and effectively

Supervise and direct Project Managers and Administrators to ensure delivery with
consideration of skills, experience and balanced workload

Undertake a project management role for other initiatives as required
 Professional

Continually develop knowledge and skills in relation to Public Health

Uphold the values and objects of the Association at all times

Hold to the core public health values: equity; empowerment; fairness; inclusiveness;
effectiveness; evidence-base

Act according to Nolan's seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity,
objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership with respect for all
others and the environment
This job description will be reviewed not less than annually as part of the appraisal process.
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