This Level 6 apprenticeship sits in Derby City Council's Public Health team, with time also spent in the Neighbourhoods team, on a three-year fixed-term contract. The work supports the planning, delivery and evaluation of public health services and projects, alongside a BSc in Public Health at Coventry University. At least one day a week is set aside for study, and no prior public health experience is needed if existing knowledge can be applied. The successful candidate must be able to start in early January 2027 to fit the course dates.
What the job involves
- Support the planning, delivery, monitoring, evaluation, communication and engagement of public health services, projects and programmes
- Gain experience of prevention of ill health, health protection and health improvement
- Work with Neighbourhood Managers and Neighbourhood Officers
- Work with Local Area Coordinators
- Work with the Public Health Knowledge and Intelligence team on neighbourhood profiles
- Complete a BSc Public Health at Coventry University
- Spend at least one working day each week studying or attending university
Qualifications
- GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or above, or functional skills
- Successful level 3 study (A level or BTEC), or at least 2 years working in a public health related role
Skills & knowledge
- Basic understanding of public health, the NHS and local authorities and their responsibilities
- Analytical thinking and good problem solving
- Good communication, understanding of data and ability to engage with communities
Other
- Passion for improving the health and wellbeing of Derby residents and reducing health inequalities
- Commitment to supporting communities
- Self-motivated, able to work independently and prioritise own workload
What’s offered
- Local Government Pension Scheme, a defined benefit pension with life cover
- Generous annual leave starting at 27 days, rising to 32 days after five years, plus bank holidays
- Option to purchase additional annual leave
- Flexible and hybrid working for many roles
- Team Derby Rewards retail, leisure and lifestyle discounts
- Tusker Car Benefit Scheme salary sacrifice leasing
- Employee Assistance Programme and year-round wellbeing calendar
- Up to 15 hours of volunteering leave each year
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