Women’s Health Ambassador

Job Description

Ministers are looking to appoint a new Women's Health Ambassador for England.

The Women's Health Ambassador plays an important role in supporting delivery of the Government's commitment to improve women's health and implement the Renewed Women's Health Strategy for England. The Ambassador works with Ministers, government officials, NHS England, healthcare professionals, charities, patient groups and wider stakeholders to raise awareness of women's health and champion improvements in health outcomes for women and girls. The Ambassador will also act as a visible advocate for women's health, using media, public engagement and professional networks to reach a broad and diverse audience, including younger people, girls and boys.

The successful candidate will help ensure that women's health remains a national priority, will engage women and girls across England in conversations about their health and wellbeing, and meet the following criteria:

• relevant clinical experience and understanding of the health issues, conditions and inequalities affecting women and girls, and the challenges and opportunities facing women's health services in England.
• excellent public communication skills, with the ability to explain complex health information in an accessible way to diverse audiences, including younger women and girls.
• the ability to influence and build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including government, the NHS, professional bodies, charities, patient groups and community organisations.

In addition, one or more of the following would be desirable: an effective and experienced online communicator; experience of engaging with under-represented groups and communities; and / or strong networks across the health sector, women's health charities and professional organisations.

Remuneration will be at a rate of £350 per day for a time commitment of four days per month. The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care determines the length of appointment, which may be for up to a maximum of 3 years.

For more information, please visit the Public Appointments website:
http://publicappointments.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/9542

If you require an alternative format please contact the Department of Health and Social Care's Public Appointments Team on appointments.team@dhsc.gov.uk quoting the reference VAC-9542.

The closing date for applications is midday on Tuesday, 22 September 2026.

The Department of Health and Social Care values and promotes diversity. We encourage applications from talented individuals from all backgrounds and across the whole of the United Kingdom. Public appointments are most effective when they reflect the diversity of views of the society they serve.