Apprenticeship · Level 6 (Degree)
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Public Health Apprentice Level 6

Derby City Council
£26,427
Derby

Expected closing date: Monday, 9 November 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Undertake a Level 6 Public Health Practitioner apprenticeship over 3 years.
  • Earn £26,427 per year while gaining experience in public health and neighbourhood teams.
  • Requires A Levels (grade C/4) and offers blended training with Coventry University.
  • Applications close on 2026-11-09.

About the Role

This apprenticeship offers the chance to work within the Public Health team and the Neighbourhoods team at Derby City Council.

What You'll Do

  • Gain experience in a range of Public Health functions, including prevention of ill health, health protection, and health improvement.
  • Work alongside Neighbourhood Managers, Neighbourhood Officers, Local Area Coordinators, and the Public Health Knowledge and Intelligence team.
  • Support the planning, delivery, monitoring, evaluation, communication, and engagement of public health services, projects, and programmes.
  • Develop essential skills in communication, data understanding, and community engagement.
  • Receive support over three years to meet the learning objectives for the apprenticeship.

Training

Training will be a blended approach, combining weekly workplace learning with online or on-campus attendance at Coventry University.

What Happens Next

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity for a permanent role, subject to availability.

Skills You'll Develop

  • Communication skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Initiative
  • Community Support
  • Independent working
  • Self-motivation

Qualifications

  • GCSE English (grade C/4) - desired
  • GCSE Mathematics (grade C/4) - desired
  • A Level Any (except General Studies) (grade C/4) - essential

Key Details

  • Wage: £26,427 per year
  • Working Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm)
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Start Date: 2027-01-18
  • Closing Date: 2026-11-09
  • Apprenticeship Standard: Public health practitioner - integrated degree (level 6)
  • Training Provider: CU APPRENTICESHIPS (BETTER FUTURES) LIMITED