Public Health Practitioner Apprentice, Apprentice in Four Oaks

Are you passionate about public health, supporting communities and making a difference? Do you want the opportunity to gain a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Public Health (Hons) alongside working in a team that are dedicated to ensuring Gloucestershire is a county where everyone can live well, be healthy and thrive?

About the Team & Role:

As part of our commitment to develop the Public Health workforce, Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) is looking to recruit a Public Health Practitioner Degree Apprentice who is self-motivated, organised, and passionate about developing a career in public health. This is a 3-year full time degree apprenticeship training programme. On successful completion of the apprenticeship, the apprentice will achieve a BSc(Hons) Public Health degree (Level 6) and be eligible to apply to join the UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) as a Public Health Practitioner.

You would be joining the Public Health and Communities Hub. We are a team who are committed to making a difference to the health and wellbeing of residents, and places and communities, to enable people to live healthy lives and reduce inequalities. You will work flexibly under the direction of senior colleagues to develop and support a range of projects and programmes, work collaboratively with internal and external partners, and engage with communities to enable you to achieve the competencies needed to undertake the degree.

80% of your time will involve on-the-job training where you will work flexibly as part of a team, supporting Public Health Consultants, Heads of Portfolios and Public Health Managers to improve health outcomes for the Gloucestershire population. The remaining 20% of your time will be spent undertaking a BSc in Public Health (Hons) from the University of the West of England (UWE).

About You:

This is an apprenticeship opportunity where 20% of time will be spent at the University of the West of England (UWE), undertaking a BSc in Public Health (Hons). Therefore, applicants will need to be in a position to apply to UWE by 30th June 2026 and commence the course on 1st September 2026. Applicants need to ensure they meet the entry requirements below before applying:

• 96 UCAS tariff points.
• GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics or equivalent (we accept Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English).

Applicants must also meet the Education and Skills Funding Agency eligibility requirements. These are to:

• be aged 16 years or over
• be an EEA citizen (with Right to Work in the UK) and not be in any other kind of full-time education (including being enrolled on any other apprenticeship programme)

Applicants with a previous undergraduate or postgraduate degree will be considered on an individual basis by UWE via the course application process, but please note applications from individuals who already have an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Public Health cannot be considered.

The Public Health and Communities Hub support the Councils Agile Working Policy and expect team members to work an average of two days per working week in the office, which is based in central Gloucester, and to attend in person meetings as and when required. New starters will be required to come into the office more often in their first 3 weeks for induction.

Benefits of working for GCC:

• Flexible and agile working opportunities.
• Combination of home working and office working at Shire Hall, Gloucester (Westgate St, GL1 2TG)
• Core working hours of Monday to Friday 09:30-16:00
• Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
• Annual Leave entitlement of 25.5 days excluding Bank Holidays (Public Health and Communities Hub do not work Bank Holidays)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network, Black Workers Network, Young Employees Network
• Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&C's apply)

How to Apply:

If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the Apply Now button. Your application must include a CV, and a personal statement detailing how you meet the criteria in the job profile. Please limit your personal statement to a maximum of 1,200 words.

If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact to arrange a suitable time to talk. Interviews are provisionally planned for 22nd June 2026.

Additional Information:

The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer.

Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire's diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.

It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a customer facing role must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English. Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.