Public Health Practitioner Apprentice
Public Health Practitioner Apprentice
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Public Health Practitioner Apprentice (Level 6)
Scale 3: Starting salary 31086 per annum incl LW
About Us:
It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeths communities and residents through ourLambeth 2030 Plan Our Future Our Lambeth.To deliver on these ambitions we have embarked on our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are connected by purpose in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff;Equity Ambition Kindness and Accountability. For more information please have a look at our dedicatedOne Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.
About the Borough:
Located in the heart of South London Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength with more than 130 languages spoken making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation Londons largest LGBTQ community and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.
With exceptional schools lush green spaces including Brockwell Park cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomass Hospital Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.
About the Team:
The Public Health team sits within the Councils Integrated Health and Care directorate. The Public Health team is a dynamic and collaborative team covering a wide range of functions. These include health improvement health protection sexual health children and young people health intelligence substance misuse and more.
Public Healths purpose is to improve and protect the health and wellbeing of Lambeth residents. We do this through the evidence-based decision commissioning of public health projects programmes and services. Throughout our work we have a core focus on addressing the wider determinants of health and tackling health inequalities.
The Apprentice will report to a Public Health Specialist but will work across the Public Health team and wider teams in the Council and/or health partners as appropriate.
About the Role:
If youre 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.
Lambeth are offering an exciting new apprenticeship combining study alongside day-to-day working within the Public Health team as a Public Health Practitioner Apprentice (Level 6). The apprenticeship will lead to a degree qualification (Public Health BSc) as well as providing an opportunity for the candidate to pursue a career in Public Health.
During the apprenticeship the candidate will work in Lambeth Councils Public Health their time here they will gain experience of a range of Public Health functions such as prevention of ill health health surveillance and health protection whilst working with numerous candidate 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.
In addition alongside working in Lambeth Councils Public Health team the successful candidate is responsible for undertaking and completing a BSc Public Health from a pre-selected university. At least one working day each week will be spent studying / attending university courses.
The successful candidate does not have to have existing experience of working in public health or in local authorities. However they should be able to demonstrate how their existing knowledge and experience can be applied to the role of PHP Apprentice.
We encourage applications from residents of Lambeth or from candidates living in surrounding boroughs to Lambeth as well as from candidates who are receiving or have received Lambeth leaving care services.
It is important to note:
- Candidates with an existing undergraduate or Masters degree qualification (Level 6) in the Public Health or similar subject may not be eligible for this opportunity due to UK Government Funding Apprenticeship rules.
- Any offer of employment is conditional upon the candidate meeting the UK government entry requirements of apprenticeships and of the eligibility criteria of the training provider (the chosen University).
- The Apprentice must have a right to work in the UK and if applicable have an appropriate VISA that covers the entire period of the contract.
- This position is a fixed term contract. The contract will start in January 2026. Depending on the training provider the course will wither be 36 months or 36 months 3 months for completion of the End Point Assessment. Applicants must be available for the full duration of the contract period.
This role is only available to external candidates existing Lambeth staff will not be eligible due to external funding criteria.
If you are interest in this role then please follow our recruitment process outlined below.
To be considered for interview your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:
- Your supporting statement must address the essential criteria in the person specification (these are marked A (tick)) as well as the Lambeth Core Values and Behaviours
- Your previous professional and academic experience demonstrating that they meet the minimum educational requirements for the degree course.
- The knowledge and skills you can bring to the role of PHP Apprentice
- How you meet the requirements of the job description
- That you are available for an early January 2026 start date and will if successful able to commit to the full duration of the apprenticeship and BSc Public Health qualification (36 months or 36 months 3 months depending on the training provider).
For detailed qualifications and requirements please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:
Job Description and Person specification
Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at Information:
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Megan Coe (Public Health Specialist) at
How to Apply:
If youre interest in this opportunity click on the apply button and complete an online your supporting statement please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an A at shortlist stage.
We operate an anonymised application process so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.
Recruitment Timelines:
Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 19th October 2025
Shortlisting: w/c 20th October 2025
Interviews: w/c 3rd November 2025
Note that candidates will be required to share their passport prior to or at the time of the interview.
Benefits:
We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us youll gain access to a range of benefits including:
- Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black Asian and Multi-Ethnic LGBTQ Disability Young Professionals and Womens.
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
- Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Hybrid Working.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
- Discounts at local restaurants.
- Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
- Learning and Development opportunities including Apprenticeships.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
- Trade Union Membership.
At Lambeth we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion a Living Wage Employer and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations please clickhere.
Employment Type
Full-Time
