Public Health Apprentice Level 6

Derby City Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension scheme

Team Derby Rewards

Tusker Car Benefit Scheme

Job summary

Derby City Council is offering a Public Health Practitioner Apprentice (Level 6) 3-year fixed term apprenticeship. You will train while working in Public Health and Neighbourhoods teams, progressing to a Public Health BSc at Coventry University with one study day per week.

Successful candidates start early January 2027 and gain hands-on experience supporting health improvement, health protection and community engagement within Derby City.

Qualifications

• Must have GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or above.
• At least a Level 3 qualification or two years public health experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Public Health and Neighbourhoods teams.
• Gain experience in public health functions including prevention, health protection and health improvement.
• Support planning, delivery, monitoring, evaluation, communication and engagement for public health services and projects.
• Meet learning objectives required for the apprenticeship over three years.

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Level 3 qualifications (A-level / BTEC)

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job title Public Health Apprentice Level 6 Job reference 000012604 Date posted 23/10/2026 Application closing date 09/11/2026 Working Pattern Full time Salary £26,427 - £28,153 a year Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Management, Other, Project Attachments Blank Job description

Salary: £26,427 - £28,153 a year Location: Council House Hours: 37 hours per week Working Pattern: 9am – 5pm Contract Type: Temporary / Fixed Term for 3 years Closing Date: 9th November 2026

The Opportunity

If you’re interested in playing a part in improving the health and wellbeing of local communities whilst gaining qualifications to support the development of your public health career, then this is the role for you.

Derby City Council are offering an exciting apprenticeship combining study alongside day-to-day working within the Public Health team as a Public Health Practitioner Apprentice (Level 6). The apprenticeship will lead to a degree qualification (Public Health BSc) as well as providing an opportunity for the candidate to pursue a career in Public Health.

Please note the successful candidate must be able to start employment in early January 2027 due to course start dates.

What you’ll be doing

During the apprenticeship, you will work in the Public Health team and the Neighbourhoods team. You will gain working experience of a range of Public Health functions, such as prevention of ill health, health protection and health improvement, whilst also working with:

• Neighbourhood Managers and Neighbourhood Officers
• Local Area Coordinators
• Public Health Knowledge and Intelligence team supporting neighbourhood profiles.

You will support the planning, delivery, monitoring, evaluation, communication and engagement approaches to public health services, projects and programmes. Good communication, understanding data and the ability to engage with communities will be important skills to help achieve this. Across the three years in the Public Health team, the candidate will be supported to meet the learning objectives required for the apprenticeship.

In addition, the successful candidate is responsible for undertaking and completing a BSc Public Health at Coventry University. At least one working day each week will be spent studying / attending university courses.

About you

• Passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of Derby City residents and reducing health inequalities
• Committed to supporting communities
• Basic understanding of Public Health / NHS / local authorities and their responsibilities
• Ability to think analytically with good problem solving skills
• GCSE Maths and English (4 or above or functional skills) and successful study at level 3 (A – Level, BTEC qualifications) or at least 2 years of working within a public health related role
• Self‑motivated, can work independently and prioritise own workload

The successful candidate does not need existing experience of working in public health, or in local authorities. However, they should be able to demonstrate how their existing knowledge and experience can be applied to the role.

We encourage applications from residents of Derby City and those who have lived experience or understanding of the needs of underserved communities. Please note that application numbers will be capped and if this is reached the applications will close.

Who We Are

At Derby City Council, we're proud to deliver over 250 essential services that support our residents, communities and businesses. Guided by our vision to create an Inclusive, Green, Growing and Vibrant City, we put people at the heart of everything we do.

Our values shape how we work every day. We believe in Great People, One Team, we're Bold in embracing change, Strong in delivering for our communities, and We Care about making a positive difference.

Join us and you'll be part of an ambitious, collaborative organisation where you can develop your career while helping to shape Derby's future.

Why join Derby City Council?

Financial Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – a secure, defined benefit pension with life cover
• Team Derby Rewards – discounts across a wide range of retail, leisure and lifestyle brands
• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme – a salary sacrifice scheme for leasing a brand-new, fully maintained and insured vehicle

Work-Life Balance

• Generous annual leave, starting at 27 days and rising to 32 days after five years' service (plus bank holidays, depending on your contract)
• The option to purchase additional annual leave
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements for many roles
• Flexible retirement options, where eligible
• Support for colleagues with caring responsibilities

Learning and Development

• Learning and development opportunities, with regular career conversations to support your growth
• Leadership and management development programmes, mentoring and professional qualifications
• Modern workspaces designed to support collaboration, productivity and wellbeing

Health and Wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support and a year-round wellbeing calendar
• Free annual flu vaccinations
• Cycle2Work Scheme and free cycle training

Community and Inclusion

• Up to 15 hours of volunteering leave each year
• Recognition through initiatives including the Here for Derby Awards and Long Service Awards
• The opportunity to join one of our Employee Networks, including LGBTQ+, Disabled Employees and Carers, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Employees, and Neurodiversity

At Derby City Council, we believe our people are our greatest strength. Whatever stage you're at in your career, you'll be joining an inclusive organisation where you'll be supported to develop, feel valued and make a meaningful difference to the communities we serve.

Some benefits are dependent on your role, contract or length of service.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Derby City Council, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we serve.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role can choose to apply through our Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

We are also proud to hold the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award, recognising our commitment to supporting serving personnel, veterans and their families. Members of the Armed Forces community, veterans and their close family members who meet the essential criteria are also eligible for our Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, including during your application, interview or onboarding, we'll work with you to provide the support you need.