Public Health Apprentice

Job Title: Public Health Apprentice

Hours: 30

Salary: HC6 £ 29,071 to £33,119 (pro rata £23,571 to £26,853) per annum

Location: Plough Lane, Hereford

Contract: Fixed Term

Contract end: 30 November 2029

Closing date: 12 October 2026

Interview date: 14 October 2026 (and 20 October, if required)

This is an exciting opportunity to develop a career in public health whilst undertaking a fully funded degree apprenticeship programme. As a Public Health practitioner apprentice, you will support the Public Health team and wider council to deliver on commitments to promote healthier lifestyles and reduce inequalities within the population it serves.

Working as part of a team of specialists, you will support activities to improve the health of our residents. the apprentice will contribute to projects, programmes and partnerships across a wide range of public health priorities, including healthy weight, mental wellbeing, substance misuse, physical activity, food, health protection, children and young peoples’ health and wider determinants. The role will enable and strengthen collaboration and partnership working across services.

The apprentice will be required to successfully complete an approved degree apprenticeship programme and demonstrate the application of learning to workplace.

This is an entry-level apprenticeship opportunity designed for individuals who are seeking to develop their skills and qualifications through a structured learning programme. This role is intended as a developmental opportunity for individuals wishing to build a career in public health through an apprenticeship pathway.

This role is offered on a fixed-term basis for three years, linked to the funding. Due to the funding conditions, the successful candidate must be in post no later than 30 November 2026. Prospective candidates should only consider an application if they are able to start in post no later than 30 November 2026.

A competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:

• Salary range of £29,071 to £33,119 (pro rata £23,571 to £26,853) per annum
• Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Career progression: clear pathways to progress
• Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum during the request period
• Flexible working: including the potential for job-sharing, part-time hours and agile working.
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling
• Payment of professional membership fees (based on role requirements)
• Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.

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