Public Health Apprentice 11178

Norfolk County Council; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Norfolk Rewards

Blue Light card

Relocation help

Travel allowance

LGPS

Bike scheme

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Job summary

Norfolk County Council in Norwich is inviting applications for a Public Health Apprentice. This three-year, earnings-as-you-learn apprenticeship combines study with hands-on public health work and a BSc in Public Health via Coventry University, with day release. On completion, eligibility to register with UKPHR is expected.

The role supports project work, analyses, procurement, and health promotion, with a hybrid working pattern and competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Must hold UK Level 2 GCSE Maths and English (A–C / 9–4).
• Must have a minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff Points from A-levels, BTECs, or equivalent.
• Apprenticeship is for new learning; no public health degree or UKPHR status yet.
• Must be aged 18 or over at start.
• Must meet UK residency eligibility as specified.

Responsibilities

• Support development and delivery of public health projects using project management frameworks.
• Assist in technical, statistical, quantitative, and qualitative analyses (JSNA, health equity audits).
• Draft evidence-based service specifications to support procurement and contract management.
• Support development and implementation of public health strategies.
• Create and deliver community engagement activities and health promotion materials.
• Complete academic and workplace assignments required for the apprenticeship.

Education

UK Level 2 GCSE Maths (A–C / 9–4)

UK Level 2 GCSE English (A–C / 9–4)

UCAS Tariff Points (112)

Job description

Public Health Apprentice | 11178 | fixed term contract/secondment opportunity for three years | 37 hours per week | £33,119 to £34,811 per annum | Grade G | Norwich/hybrid working

We’re offering an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about public health and wellbeing to join Norfolk County Council’s Public Health Team as a Public Health Apprentice.

This fully funded, three-year ‘earn as you learn’ apprenticeship combines academic study with practical experience in public health. The Apprentice will work within Norfolk County Council’s Public Health Team, contributing to real initiatives while studying for a BSc in Public Health through Coventry University via 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, the Apprentice will gain a BSc in Public Health and be eligible to register as a Public Health Practitioner with the UK Public Health Register (UKPHR).

As an employer, we recognise that equality, diversity, and inclusion are 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 Responsibilities

• Support 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 hold UK Level 2 qualifications in GCSE Maths and English at grades A–C / 9–4.
• Must have achieved a minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff Points through A-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 be aged 18 or over at the start of the apprenticeship.
• Must meet UK residency eligibility:- Be a UK or EEA citizen with at least three years’ residency in the UK prior to the apprenticeship start date,
• Or be a non-EEA citizen with permission to live in the UK (not for education purposes) and have been a UK resident for at least one year before 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 a Public Health Practitioner with the UK 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 in a variety of settings across Norfolk.

Applicants should be prepared to undertake 3 years of study. The successful candidate should be available to start at Norfolk County Council on 11 January 2027.

Academic course induction is week commencing 18 January 2027 and Tuesday 19 January 2027 is the first in-person day on campus at Coventry University.

Supporting You to Thrive

This 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.

Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria.

We welcome informal enquiries about the role. To find out more, please contact: Dr David Thurkettle, Public Health Principal (Prevention), [e-mail].

These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
• Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependent on your job role and business need.
• Financial benefits such as:- ‘ Norfolk Rewards’ our employee discounts programme which helps you save 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 card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
• Relocation expenses (where applicable)
• An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
• Local 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 bikes
• Access 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 job

You can find information on our Terms and Conditions here.

Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for internal and external vacancies in myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email.

We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position.

Redeployment closing date: 13 September 2026

All other applicants closing date: 04 October 2026

Interview date: TBC

Please 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.