Public Health Practitioner Apprentice

London Borough of Lambeth; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council is seeking a Public Health Practitioner Apprentice to gain experience in various public health functions while pursuing a degree in Public Health. The role offers a starting salary of £31,086 per annum and hybrid working arrangements. Applicants should demonstrate relevant knowledge and experience for the role.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and Development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Secure Bike Storage facilities

Qualifications

• Candidates should demonstrate how their knowledge and experience can be applied to the role.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, delivery, monitoring, evaluation, communication, and engagement approaches to public health services.
• Gain experience of a range of Public Health functions.

Job description

Job Description

Public Health Practitioner Apprentice (Level 6), Scale 3: Starting salary £31,086 per annum incl LW.

About Us:

Lambeth Council has bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked on our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. Our One Lambeth Values and Behaviours are Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability.

About the Borough:

Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents, with exceptional schools, lush green spaces, cultural gems, and world-renowned institutions.

About the Team:

The Public Health team sits within the Council’s Integrated Health and Care directorate, covering a wide range of functions, including health improvement, health protection, and substance misuse. Public Health’s purpose is to improve and protect the health and wellbeing of Lambeth residents.

About the Role:

This apprenticeship combines study alongside day-to-day working within the Public Health team as a Public Health Practitioner Apprentice (Level 6), leading to a degree qualification (Public Health BSc). The successful candidate will gain experience of a range of Public Health functions, support the planning, delivery, monitoring, evaluation, communication, and engagement approaches to public health services, and undertake a BSc Public Health from a pre-selected university.

The candidate does not need existing experience in public health or local authorities but should demonstrate how their knowledge and experience can be applied to the role.

Important Notes:

• Candidates with an existing undergraduate or Master’s degree qualification (Level 6) in Public Health or similar subject may not be eligible due to UK Government Funding Apprenticeship rules.
• Any offer of employment is conditional upon meeting the UK government entry requirements and eligibility criteria of the training provider.
• The Apprentice must have a right to work in the UK, and if applicable, have an appropriate VISA.
• This position is a fixed term contract starting in January 2026.
• This role is only available to external candidates.

To Apply:

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement should clearly evidence your supporting statement addressing the essential criteria, previous professional and academic experience, knowledge and skills for the role, and availability for an early January 2026 start date.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification.

Benefits:

• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid Working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Occupational Sick Pay.
• Discounts at local restaurants and gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Secure Bike Storage facilities.
• Trade Union Membership.