Public Health Practitioner Apprentice: Earn While You Learn

London Borough of Hackney; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Holiday entitlement

Support package

Job summary

Hackney Council is offering a three-year Public Health Apprenticeship that blends academic study with on-the-job learning. You will earn while you learn and work toward registration with the UK Public Health Register (UKPHR), mainly through placements with the Public Health Team.

As well as working in Public Health, you may undertake placements with other teams. The apprenticeship is delivered in partnership with the University of East London (UEL). Applications close 28 September 2026.

Qualifications

• A minimum of GCSE grades A*–C / 4–9 (or an equivalent Level 2 qualification).
• At least two A-Levels (or equivalent Level 3 qualifications).
• If you do not hold a Level 3 qualification, your application will still be considered if you have a minimum of 2 years of demonstrable experience working within a public health role.

Responsibilities

• Three-year apprenticeship combining academic study and work-based learning.
• Placements across the Public Health Team and other departments as arranged.
• Develop as a Public Health Practitioner with UKPHR registration through supported placements.
• Participation in apprenticeship development, networking and progression workshops.

Skills

Commitment to qualification

Passion and enthusiasm

Curiosity and initiative

Reliability

Good organisational skills

Desire to deliver high-quality service

Ability to form good working relations

Education

GCSEs A*-C / 4-9

Two A-Levels or Level 3

2 years public health experience (if no Level 3)

Job description

Hackney Council is offering a three-year Public Health Apprenticeship that blends academic study with on-the-job learning. You will earn while you learn and work toward registration with the UK Public Health Register (UKPHR), mainly through placements with the Public Health Team.

As well as working in Public Health, you may undertake placements with other teams. The apprenticeship is delivered in partnership with the University of East London (UEL). Applications close 28 September 2026.