Public Health Apprentice 8880

DescriptionPublic Health Apprentice 8880 Fixed Term Contract for 3 Years 31537 to 33699 per annum (Scale G) 37 hours per week County Hall NorwichWere offering an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about public health and wellbeing to joinNorfolk County Councils Public Health Teamas aPublic Health Apprentice.This fully funded three-yearearn as you learnapprenticeship combines academic study with practical experience in public health. The Apprentice will work withinNorfolk County Councils Public Health Team contributing to real initiatives while studying for aBSc in Public HealththroughCoventry Universityvia day release.Throughout the programme the Apprentice will build a strong academic foundation and develop a portfolio of experience across diverse public health settings. On successful completion of the apprenticeship gain aBSc in Public Healthand be eligible to register as aPublic Health Practitionerwith theUK Public Health Register (UKPHR).As an employer we recognise thatequality diversity and inclusionare fundamental to how we operate. We actively encourage applications from individuals within our local communities and welcome personal lived experience as part of the application process.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the development and delivery of public health projects aligned with strategic policy areas using recognised project management frameworks.Assist in conducting technical statistical quantitative and qualitative public health analyses including health needs assessments Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) chapters health impact assessments and health equity audits in collaboration with partners.Contribute to the commissioning process by drafting evidence-based service specifications informed by needs assessments supporting procurement contract management and service evaluations.Support the development and implementation of public health strategies.Creatively design and deliver community engagement activities and health promotion materials.Complete all academic and workplace assignments required for successful completion of the apprenticeship programme.Candidate Requirements:Must holdUK Level 2 qualifications in GCSE Maths and Englishat gradesAC / 94.Must have achieved a minimum of112 UCAS Tariff PointsthroughA-levels BTECs T Levels Access to HE Diplomas or equivalent qualifications.This apprenticeship is for new learning. Applicants must not already hold a public health-related degree or be working towards UKPHR Practitioner status.Must beaged 18 or overat the start of the apprenticeship.Must meetUK residency eligibility: Be aUK or EEA citizenwith at leastthree years residencyin the UK prior to the apprenticeship start dateOr be anon-EEA citizenwith permission to live in the UK (not for education purposes) and have been a UK resident for at leastone yearbefore the apprenticeship begins.Apprenticeship Information:The Public Health Apprenticeship is a three-year undergraduate degree course including both work-based and academic learning for BSc and eligibility to register as aPublic Health Practitionerwith theUK Public Health Register (UKPHR).This programme is delivered by Coventry University through a combination of online lectures and on-campus days students attend through day release the equivalent of one day per week throughout the duration. Learning is designed to fit around off the-job hours.The Apprentice must be willing and able to travel regularly to Coventry University for in person learning and attend meetings a variety of settings across Norfolk. Applicants should be prepared to undertake 3 years of study. The successful candidate should be available to start January 2026; formal course induction is week commencing January 2026 with modules due to commence week commencing (TBC)Supporting You to ThriveThis role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment. Norfolk County Council also offers a range of benefits including a generous annual leave entitlement access to the Local Government Pension Scheme discounts on sports and leisure activities and more.We welcome informal enquiries about the role. To find out more please contactSarah Barnes Public Health Principal Health Protection atPlease be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive daily and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.Norfolk County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:Competitive salaryGenerous holiday entitlementHealth and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling serviceFlexible working opportunities including flexi-time part time remote and hybrid working dependant on your job role and business need.Financial benefits such as:Norfolk Rewards our employee discounts programme which helps yousave money on almost anything from everyday groceries and clothes to holidays new technology gym membership trips to the cinema and days out.A Blue Light cardfor Fire Service and Social Care WorkersRelocation expenses (where applicable)An advance of your expenses if you travel for workLocal Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution life assurance death in service payments and dependants pensions.Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikesAccess to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill jobBefore you apply we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specificationto help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditionshere.Already a Norfolk County Council employee See and apply for internal and external vacancies in myOracleusing your @ or @ email.Closing date: 30 September 2025 at 23.59 Key Skills Children Activity,Graduate Engineering,Flight Operations,Adobe Photoshop,Content Marketing,Broadcast Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 31537 - 33699