Degree level
Public Health Apprentice Level 6
Derby City Council · Derby
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- Pay
- £26,427 a year
- Hours
- 37 a week
- Length
- 36 months
- Starts
- 18 Jan 2027
- Advertised closing date
- 9 Nov 2026
- Openings
- 1 position
- Last checked
- an hour ago
Applications are handled by Derby City Council directly.
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What you would do
If you’re interested in playing a part in improving the health and wellbeing of local communities whilst gaining qualifications to support the development of your public health career, then this is the role for you.
Day to day
During the apprenticeship, you will work in the Public Health team and the Neighbourhoods team. You will gain working experience of a range of Public Health functions, such as prevention of ill health, health protection and health improvement, whilst also working with:
- Neighbourhood Managers and Neighbourhood Officers
- Local Area Coordinators
- Public Health Knowledge and Intelligence team supporting neighbourhood profiles.
You will support the planning, delivery, monitoring, evaluation, communication and engagement approaches to public health services, projects and programmes. Good communication, understanding data and the ability to engage with communities will be important skills to help achieve this. Across the three years in the Public Health team, the candidate will be supported to meet the learning objectives required for the apprenticeship.
What you would study
Public health practitioner - integrated degree (level 6)
Training will be a blended with a combination of weekly workplace learning, online or on campus attendance with/at Coventry University.
Training provider: CU APPRENTICESHIPS (BETTER FUTURES) LIMITED
Working week
Standard full-time, 37 hours per week. Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.
What you need
- GCSE English at grade C/4 (desired)
- GCSE Mathematics at grade C/4 (desired)
- A Level Any (except General Studies) at grade C/4 (essential)
Skills they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Initiative
- passionate
- Community Support
- Independent working
- Self motivation
After the apprenticeship
Upon successful completion may lead to a permanent role, subject to available role at the time.
Where
Derby, East Midlands (DE1).
About Derby City Council
We encourage applications from residents of Derby City and those who have lived experience or understanding of the needs of underserved communities. Please note that application numbers will be capped and if this is reached the applications will close.
If you have questions about the role we are offering 5 minute online conversations, if you would like to do this please email Marie.Cowie@derby.gov.uk for a booking link.
Who We Are
At Derby City Council, we're proud to deliver over 250 essential services that support our residents, communities and businesses. Guided by our vision to create an Inclusive, Green, Growing and Vibrant City, we put people at the heart of everything we do.
Our values shape how we work every day. We believe in Great People, One Team, we're Bold in embracing change, Strong in delivering for our communities, and We Care about making a positive difference.
Join us and you'll be part of an ambitious, collaborative organisation where you can develop your career while helping to shape Derby's future.
Benefits
Derby City Council delivers 250+ services that support residents, communities and businesses, guided by a vision for an Inclusive, Green, Growing and Vibrant City.
Our values shape everything we do: Great People, One Team, Bold, Strong and We Care. Join a supportive and inclusive organisation offering excellent benefits, flexible working, career development, wellbeing support and the opportunity to make a lasting difference to Derby and its communities.
Reference 2000061590.
Report a problem with this listing- Pay
- £26,427 a year
- Hours
- 37 a week
- Length
- 36 months
- Starts
- 18 Jan 2027
- Advertised closing date
- 9 Nov 2026
- Openings
- 1 position
- Last checked
- an hour ago
Applications are handled by Derby City Council directly.
Know someone this would suit?
Disability Confident employer
This employer is in the government Disability Confident scheme. If you have a disability, you can ask to be considered for an interview under the scheme, as long as you meet the essential requirements. Read about the scheme on GOV.UK.