Public Health Apprentice in Reigate

• Location: Woodhatch Place,11 Cockshot Hill, Woodhatch, Reigate, RH2 8EF

Description

We are committed to the development of our workforce.

This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council.

We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.

This role has a starting salary of £36,873 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. This is an apprenticeship opportunity for 36 months.

We are excited to be hiring a new Public Health Apprentice to join our fantastic Public Health team, based in Reigate, Surrey. The Public Health team contributes to healthier communities by addressing issues like disease prevention, population health improvement, health protection, and reducing health inequalities and inequity.

Our Offer to You

• 26 days\’ holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years\’ service and 31 days after 5 years\’ service (prorated for part time staff)
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer\’s leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents.

About the Role

This apprenticeship is a 36 month development programme, consisting of 20% off the job training (e.g. attending lectures, online learning, shadowing, learning support, written assessments) and 80% on the job learning. It was developed in alignment to the UKPHR Practitioner Standards and the Public Health and Skills Framework. You will complete the training with a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health and be eligible to apply for UKPHR Public Health Practitioner registration.

This post will be in the Health Improvement within the Public Health team with opportunity to rotate to other Public Health sub‑speciality teams (health protection, health intelligence, healthcare Public Health).

In this role you will:

• Support planning, delivery, and evaluation of public health programmes across health improvement, health protection, and healthcare public health
• Contribute to possible policy and strategy development to improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities
• Analyse data and evidence to inform best practice and cost-effective interventions
• Assist with commissioning, service monitoring, and contract administration
• Engage communities to promote equity and gather feedback
• Collaborate with stakeholders and support communication plans
• Perform administrative tasks such as meeting coordination and invoice processing

We won\’t be expecting you to jump in and be able to do this all from day one. You\’ll first go through an induction period allowing you to get used to the office and the team. As you gain more confidence in your role, you\’ll be supported to do more and more!

Your Application

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:

• Excellent written, oral, and IT communication skills
• Ability to manage a range of projects through to completion
• Effective interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills

To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions:

• What do you know about public health and health inequalities?
• What knowledge, skills, and experience would you bring to the role?
• How do you manage your time and stay organised when working on multiple tasks?
• How do you approach learning something new, especially if it\’s complex or unfamiliar?

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey.

Please note: Candidates must not have a degree or any masters with any degree and must not have or be in the process of completing a professional registration such as UKPHR practitioner, nutrition, etc. You will also be required to provide certificates to the training provider on induction of any previous qualifications you hold. If you are unable to provide these, you may need to obtain the English and Maths Functional Skills.

Contact Us

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 07/12/2025 with interviews to follow.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.

Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we\’re committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.