Public Health Apprentice
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Position Overview & Specifications
The role of the Public Health Apprentice is designed for individuals who want to develop toward a role in Public Health and to undertake a degree in Public Health as part of the developmental process. The apprenticeship will give early and formative experience in applying learning in a dynamic public health department over a 3-year fixed period. Progress through the 3 years will be based on successful completion of each stage of an integrated degree in Public Health. An annual review will take place when the post holder job description and grade will be reviewed based on progress.
The Public Health teams work with a range of organisations from health, police and the voluntary and social care sector to put in place a number of initiatives to protect and improve health. Our work is varied and involved a wide range of work streams from prevention to specialist intervention, including the prevention of Covid infection.
We are a looking for someone who is an excellent team player, self-starter, and has a passion to develop as a Public Health
About you what skill experience you are looking for
You will need:
A passion for Public Health
GCSEs including English and Maths
Excellent communication skills
Proficient in a range of Microsoft Office programmes.
Ability to prioritise your own workload and meet deadlines.
Flexibility to meet the demands of the post
Pay Negotiations Position 2023/24:
In January 2023 the Trade Unions who are part of the collective bargaining arrangements (Unison, GMB and Unite) for Local Government Pay submitted a pay claim on behalf of all local government employees, regardless of whether employees are in the Trade Union or not. The National Employers responded to this pay claim with a full and final offer for 2023/24. In summary the offer for those staff on National Joint Council (NJC) terms and conditions is for an increase of:
- With effect from 1 April 2023, an increase of £1,925 per annum (pro rata for part-time employees) on all NJC pay points GRD2 to Band13
- With effect from 1 April 2023, an increase of 3.88 per cent on all pay points on Band14 and Band15
- With effect from 1 April 2023, an increase of 3.88 per cent on all allowances (as listed in the 2022 NJC pay agreement circular dated 1 November 2022)
The offer is subject to agreement. Further details on the current local government pay position is available to view:
Employer circular - Local government pay 2023 | Local Government Association
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Municipal Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Public Health Apprentice roles across Shropshire Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Municipal Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,496 - £24,496 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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