BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:Europe/London X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-521@adph.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T150000 DTSTAMP:20260608T094856Z URL:https://www.adph.org.uk/networks/london/events/aspiring-public-health- leaders-programme-cohort-9-now-open-information-webinar/ SUMMARY:Q&\;A: Aspiring Public Health Leaders Programme (Cohort 9) DESCRIPTION:Applications are now open for Cohort 9 of the Aspiring Public H ealth Leaders Programme (formerly the Aspiring Directors of Public Health Programme).\n\nThe programme\, provided by the University of Birmingham\ , supports the development of senior leaders capable of system-wide\, co llaborative leadership to improve population health outcomes. It combines in-person and online immersive workshops\, coaching\, and reflective pract ice to prepare participants for senior public health roles.\n\nEligibility \n\nThis programme is aimed at individuals who:\n\n Have at least 2 yea rs’ experience in public health leadership roles\; and\n Aspire to move into a senior leadership role (e.g. Local Authority Director of Public H ealth\, ICB Director of Population Health\, Deputy Director roles in UKHSA or OHID) within the next three years\; or\n Are currently occupying a s imilar role on an interim basis.\n\nThis year\, we would particularly wel come applications from people living or working in areas that are under going local government reorganisation that may create new Director of Public Health posts.\n\nApplication Process\n\n Applicants must secure a sponsor (line manager or organisational sponsor)\, who will complete the s ponsor form included in the application pack. As this is a key part of the selection process\, applicants should allow sufficient time to coordinate with their sponsor ahead of the deadline.\n The programme providers will host a 1-hour live Q&\;A session on 2 July at 2pm to support prospec tive applicants and answer any questions about the programme or applicatio n process.\n Applications should be submitted by email to bli@contacts. bham.ac.uk.\n\nKey dates: \n\n 1-hour live Q&\;A session:  2pm on 2 J uly 2026 Register here\n Application deadline:  12pm on Friday 31 July 2026\n Notification of application outcomes:  10 October 2026\n Progra mme start date (Module 1):  2 December 2026\n\nIf you have any further qu eries\, please don’t hesitate to contact Caroline and Joe via phworkfo rcestrategy@dhsc.gov.uk. CATEGORIES:Training & Development,Workforce END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260329T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR