Trainee Public Health Practitioner

Kirklees Council; Kirklees; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirklees Council is offering an apprenticeship position within the Public Health Improvement team. This role focuses on supporting health initiatives aimed at reducing health inequalities and promoting inclusive, diverse community engagement. Apprentices will earn while learning and will receive support to undertake a recognized qualification.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Ongoing training and career development

Flexible working policies

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 and not hold a university-level degree.
• Ability to undertake studying and coursework required.

Responsibilities

• Support initiatives to reduce health inequalities in the community.
• Develop and deliver resources for Council colleagues and local populations.

Skills

Understanding of health inequalities

Job description

We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made - please note that this also includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.

Organisation Kirklees

Directorate Public Health and Corporate Resources

Service Area Governance & Commissioning

Hours 37

Number of Jobs 1

Location(s) Across Kirklees

Position type Apprenticeship

Grade Grade 4

Kirklees Council Apprenticeships – building a future workforce

Our vision for Kirklees is to have a strong economy with a great quality of life, built on thriving communities, growing businesses, high prosperity and low inequality, where people enjoy better health throughout their lives.

To achieve this, we need a diverse and talented workforce.

Our highly rated apprenticeship programmes will allow you to earn, learn and build a successful career.

You will learn from experienced staff in the workplace, be sponsored to undertake an industry recognised university qualification by virtual study, and benefit from a supportive work environment.

We offer a competitive salary, with access to our staff benefits, pensions, employee networks and wellbeing packages.

Our roles are suitable for all ages, from school- and college-leavers, to those looking to re-train in a different career (we also offer opportunities for graduates through our higher-level apprenticeship programme).

Working within the Kirklees Public Health Improvement team, this role will contribute to the reduction of health inequalities and inspire health improvement by supporting strategic local and operational work areas. By understanding how the wider determinants of health (wider factors that impact on our health such as jobs, housing, food, transport, the environment and more) can affect health and wellbeing, and by using relevant skills and knowledge, this role will assist with the ambition for sustainable improved outcomes across the life course of the local population.

As part of the team, this role will support colleagues to evidence, influence, develop and deliver information, knowledge and resources for Council colleagues, local populations, and partner organisations. Working together with team members and with some self-reliance, this role will contribute to the shared outcomes of the Council, empowering residents and communities to live healthier independent lives for as long as possible through tackling inequalities and embracing inclusion and diversity.

To apply, please follow the application link and ensure you detail in your personal statement how you meet each of the criteria in the job profile by answering the questions in the document. You may find the following hints and tips useful: Candidate System - Kirklees Council.

This role is based within Corporate Strategy, Commissioning and Public Health.

Application closing date: 13th July 2025

Shortlisting for interviews: 13th-17th July 2025

Interview dates: 18th & 21st July 2025

Please note you are only eligible to apply for this role (please see details in the person specification) if:

• You have been resident in the UK for at least 3 years (there are some exceptions to this, so applicants will need to be considered on a case-by-case basis as required).
• You are not in full-time compulsory education (at the time of starting the role), are over 18, and do not have a university-level degree.
• You are able to meet the entry requirements of the qualification and to undertake the studying and coursework required to complete the course (please see person specification)

What can we offer?

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Ongoing training and career development
• A range of family friendly policies, including flexible working.
• We offer a wide range of well-being initiatives including a cycle to work scheme and discounted KAL membership

JoL Hilton-Jones is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.

This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: [e-mail] or phone: [phone] and ask for ‘Recruitment’.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.