Do you want to make a real difference to people’s lives and help tackle the health challenges facing our communities? If you do, this Public Health Practitioner Apprentice role could be the first step in a rewarding career in public health.

As a Public Health Practitioner Apprentice, you will support a wide range of public health projects that aim to improve population health and reduce health inequalities across East Sussex. Working with colleagues, partner organisations and communities, you will contribute to priority programmes while developing the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to become a qualified and registered UKPHR Public Health Practitioner.

This is a training and development role, offering a structured pathway through a Level 4 to Level 6 degree apprenticeship over 39 months, combining practical experience with academic learning delivered remotely.

We are looking for candidates who:

Commitment to complete the 3 year Degree Apprenticeship Public Health Practitioner
Ability to plan and organise a varied workload for self and others, working to short deadlines and able to work on own initiative.
Ability to communicate effectively with a range of people in a clear, concise and accurate manner, changing messages to suit different audiences, including negotiation skills
Experience related to health, health promotion or social care settings either work voluntary or personal.
Working knowledge of the East Sussex area.
Ability to use technology as part of the role: Microsoft 365 including

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI.

Interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams unless you request an in‑person interview. Interviews are expected to be held in July 2025. If you are unavailable on these dates, please let us know and we may be able to arrange an alternative.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

This role offers a rare opportunity to earn, learn and qualify at the same time, gaining real world experience across health improvement, prevention, inequality reduction and partnership working, while being supported to progress towards professional registration as a Public Health Practitioner.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Ross Boseley, Health improvement Principal, at Ross.Boseley@eastsussex.gov.uk to request a Microsoft Teams or telephone call.

For excellent training and development, choose East Sussex.

Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

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