Employer: Herefordshire Council
Location: Plough Lane, Hereford
Salary: £29,071 to £33,119 per annum (£23,571 to £26,853 pro rata)
Hours: 30 hours per week
Contract: Fixed-term
Contract end: 30 November 2029
Sector: Health / Public Health / Nursing
Working pattern: Full-time
Closing date: 12 October 2026
Interview dates: 14 October 2026, and 20 October if required
Reference: 3073 (HCWF01109658)
About the Role
Herefordshire Council is offering an entry-level Public Health Apprentice opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in public health while completing a fully funded degree apprenticeship programme.
Working within the Public Health team and wider council, the successful candidate will support work aimed at promoting healthier lifestyles and reducing health inequalities across the population.
The role involves working alongside public health specialists and contributing to projects, programmes and partnerships covering areas such as:
- Healthy weight
- Mental wellbeing
- Substance misuse
- Physical activity
- Food
- Health protection
- Children and young people’s health
- Wider determinants of health
The apprentice will also support collaboration and partnership working across council services and other organisations.
Apprenticeship and Development
The successful candidate will be required to successfully complete an approved degree apprenticeship programme and demonstrate how their learning is applied within the workplace.
This is a developmental role designed for individuals who want to build their skills and qualifications through a structured apprenticeship pathway and pursue a career in public health.
The position is offered on a three-year fixed-term basis, linked to the available funding.
Due to the funding conditions, the successful candidate must be able to start in post no later than 30 November 2026.
Salary and Benefits
The role offers a salary of £29,071 to £33,119 per annum, pro rata at £23,571 to £26,853.
Benefits include:
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- 31 days’ annual leave pro rata, plus bank holidays
- Option to purchase up to 10 additional days of annual leave during the relevant request period
- Career progression opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements, including potential job-sharing, part-time hours and agile working
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Professional membership fees based on role requirements
- Retail, leisure, holiday and health-related discounts and cashback through the employee benefits scheme
Inclusive Recruitment
Herefordshire Council is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities it serves.
Candidates who meet the essential criteria and indicate that they have a disability, are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist, or are a Herefordshire care leaver will be interviewed as part of the council’s relevant commitments and schemes.
The council also welcomes applicants who may not meet every aspect of the role profile but have relevant fieldwork experience and are looking to develop their professional, management or supervisory skills.
Safeguarding and Checks
Herefordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
An offer of employment will be subject to the appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Reasonable Adjustments
The recruitment process is run in partnership with Hoople Resourcing.
Applicants who require reasonable adjustments or an alternative method for completing the online application can contact the resourcing team at enquiries@hoopleresourcing.co.uk.
How to Apply
Applicants should upload an up-to-date CV and complete the application form, demonstrating their relevant experience, skills and abilities.
Applications should make reference to the job description and person specification/role profile.
For an informal discussion about the position, contact:
Kristan Pritchard
Public Health Lead
Email: kristan.pritchard@herefordshire.gov.uk
Direct line: 01432 383144
If shortlisted, Hoople Resourcing will contact candidates by email with details of the interview and/or assessment. Applicants should check their spam or junk folder regularly.
Visa Sponsorship
The advert does not state that visa sponsorship or Skilled Worker sponsorship is available for this position.
Applicants who require sponsorship should confirm their eligibility and sponsorship position directly with Herefordshire Council/Hoople Resourcing before applying.
Application Deadline
12 October 2026
Candidates must be able to start the role no later than 30 November 2026 because of the funding conditions attached to the apprenticeship.
Source and Application
Source: WM Jobs – Herefordshire Council