The Role
Public Health Practitioner Apprentice
As part of our commitment to develop the public health workforce, Southwark Council Public Health Division is recruiting a full time Public Health Practitioner Apprentice to join the team on a fixed term contract (39 months).
During this time the apprentice will be supported to work on a wide range of public health projects which will enable them to achieve their learning and development goals. They will gain a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health from the University of East London and be eligible to apply for UKPHR Public Health Practitioner registration.
The apprentice will be required to attend the University of East London once a week.
About You:
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual with a keen interest in public health to join the team.
You will have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (e.g. 2 A levels) and a minimum of a GCSE Grade 4/C in Mathematics and English or equivalent (e.g. level 2).
Applicants should not hold a degree in public health or any other degree nor should they already be working towards public health professional registration (such as UKPHR Practitioner).
The successful candidate must be ready to start the role in mid-January 2026.
To be eligible for apprenticeship funding (which funds the university tuition fees) candidate must meet one of the criteria in the Apprenticeship Funding Rules: August 2025 - July 2026
Written application guidance:
As part of the application you will be asked to provide a written statement outlining how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the criteria set out in the person specification of the job description. Candidates will be scored on the extent to which they demonstrate each of the shortlisting criteria (marked S), and so are encouraged to explicitly refer to how they meet these criteria.
Recruitment timetable
Advert close date: 11:59pm on 5th December 2025
Interview date/s: 15th December 2025
The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application, ideally after attending the webinar, as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme:
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together programme. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
Job Reference: SC07842
