Apprentice Public Health Analyst

Remuneration

Starting salary for this role is £31,322 (pro rata for part-time colleagues). The role sits within a well‑defined pay band, offering clear progression. All new starters begin at the entry point of the band, ensuring fairness and consistency across the organisation.

BCP Council is seeking an Apprentice Public Health Analyst to join its Public Health and Communities team. This role supports our dedicated public health function focused on promoting community well‑being, tackling health inequalities, and improving health outcomes across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

• Assess population health needs, review and generate evidence to inform strategy and planning
• Support service evaluation and promote best practice in data collection, analysis and use
• Design, own, maintain and develop reports, dashboards, databases and webpages
• Provide professional statistical advice, translating complex data into clear insights for non‑technical audiences
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) and other health needs assessments
• Enhance analytical capacity within BCP Council by supporting training, knowledge sharing and the dissemination of intelligence

The role is subject to successful enrolment onto a Level7 Health and Care Intelligence Specialist Apprenticeship. Eligibility criteria:

• GCSE Grade C/4 (or equivalent Functional Skills Level2) in English and Mathematics
• At least one of the following:
  • Undergraduate degree in a social science subject including research methods and/or statistics and quantitative modules, plus a dissertation with a research or data analysis component
  • Level4 or higher qualification in STEM or a related field with substantial mathematical content
  • Professional registration with FEDIP through the Association of Healthcare Analysts (AphA) at Practitioner or Senior Practitioner level
  • Equivalent analytical work experience in a Band6/7 equivalent analyst role
• You must be available to enrol from Monday
  12
  
  October
  2026. If unable to enrol on this date, you will be ineligible.
• You do not already hold a public health or analytics related degree or masters.
• You are educated above master’s degree level.
• You do not have the right to work in the UK – this post is not eligible for a student visa or sponsorship.
• You must have resided in the UK for the past three years.

BCP Council offers a competitive benefits package.

BCP Council is an equal‑opportunity employer and a Disability Confident Employer. Applicants will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check.