Public Health Apprentice: Earn While You Learn (3-Year)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Health & wellbeing services

Flexible working—hybrid & remote

Norfolk Rewards discounts

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Norfolk County Council attracts candidates for a three-year Public Health Apprenticeship in Norwich, offering funded study for a BSc in Public Health through Coventry University. You will combine work placements with day-release study, earning a salary while gaining hands-on public health experience.

The scheme includes formal training, practical rotations, and travel to Coventry University for in-person learning, with a start date of 11 January 2027.

Qualifications

• Must hold UK Level 2 GCSE Maths and English.
• Minimum 112 UCAS Tariff Points from 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: UK/EEA citizen with 3 years UK residency or non-EEA with permission to live in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of public health projects aligned with policy areas using recognised project management frameworks.
• Assist in conducting technical, statistical, quantitative, and qualitative public health analyses, including health needs assessments and JSNA chapters.
• Contribute to commissioning by drafting evidence-based service specifications; support procurement, contract management, and service evaluations.
• Support the development and implementation of public health strategies.
• Design and deliver community engagement activities and health promotion materials.
• Complete all academic and workplace assignments required for successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Skills

Public health project

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Portfolio development

Education

GCSE Maths & English A-C/9-4

UCAS Tariff Points 112

A-levels/BTECs/equivalent qualifications

Job description

Norfolk County Council attracts candidates for a three-year Public Health Apprenticeship in Norwich, offering funded study for a BSc in Public Health through Coventry University. You will combine work placements with day-release study, earning a salary while gaining hands-on public health experience.

The scheme includes formal training, practical rotations, and travel to Coventry University for in-person learning, with a start date of 11 January 2027.