Do you have an interest in Public Health and are looking to start a career in this sector? Would you like to become a crucial part of a friendly, welcoming and high achieving team, and achieve a Level 6 Apprenticeship alongside? This could be the opportunity you are looking for!This is a 42 month Fixed Term Contract. The Role: This role plays a very important part within Economy, Localities and Public Health (ELPH) and wider Essex County Council structures to the Council\'s aspiration to become an outcome focused and evidence-based commissioning authority. The Wellbeing and Public Health Apprentice is a developmental role, offering the opportunity to undertake a three-year programme of placements throughout the Wellbeing, Public Health and Communities Service, gaining a broad base of experience and achieving a qualification. This role will be responsible for supporting the delivery of effective programmes of work within the defined Wellbeing and Public Health work programme to ensure outcome-based commissioning and community development of the Wellbeing, Public Health and Communities agenda. An important facet of the role will be working effectively with others across ECC, stakeholders and partners to deliver a new, more flexible and collaborative approach. This role will support a range of projects and activities by working on a number of thematic programmes and projects to meet strategic objectives. As part of this role you will be upskilled via a Public Health Practitioner Level 6 Integrated Degree Apprenticeship. Study will be online from Bristol University to achieve BSc (Hons) Public Health / Public Health Practitioner. The course length is 36 months plus 3 months for End Point Assessment. What our apprentices say: "I love the apprenticeship process as you\'re getting paid as you learn. I have been able to make good connections with other employees and really good relationships throughout my journey so far. It\'s a great starting point to anyone who hasn\'t got a clear idea of what work they would like to pursue. Also, the apprenticeship allowed me to try multiple different types of jobs when opportunities came up, so I was able to see what I liked, and what I was good at." "The team I work with are very supportive and everybody is happy to help and answer questions. They will rally together to give you the correct information, whether it be for an assignment for my apprenticeship or something on the job." Essential Requirements for the role: GCSE Grade C/4 in English and Maths (or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths) Educated to A level standard or equivalent by experience (equivalent to at least 112 UCAS tariff points) Interest in Public Health or related activity service/function areaGood communication skills with the ability to work with others to achieve tasks and deliver resultsApplicants must also meet the ESFA eligibility requirements. These are to: be aged 16 years or over be an EEA citizen (with Right to Work and Study in the UK) and not be in any other kind of full-time education (including being enrolled on any other apprenticeship programme) Have been ordinarily resident in the UK or EEA for three years before the apprenticeship start dateA driver license is not essential, however candidates must have the ability travel around the county occasionallyBe available for in-person at County Hall, Chelmsford the week commencing 8th July Please note: Applicants with a previous degree will be considered on an individual basisApplicants who do not fit the typical entry requirements will be considered on an individual basis. In this situation evidence of recent study at a suitable, recognised Level 3 qualification or equivalent alongside a profile of relevant experience Desirable Criteria: Evidence of the ability to develop skills and knowledge within roleWorking knowledge and understanding of Microsoft office packagesAbility to contribute to proposals, decisions and developing solutions to tackle problems and achieve outcomesReviews own performance and progression, seeking feedback to learn and uses it positively What will you be doing? Fulfil a planned programme of job placements within the Wellbeing, Public Health and Communities Service. Meet all required criteria at the end of each placement for progressionBuild a strong understanding of how to access and use the evidence base, conduct research and provide informed advice measure, monitor and report population health and wellbeing; health needs, risks, and inequalities; and the use of servicesSupports senior officers and managers to ensure that prioritised activities are planned, and delivered in terms of, capacity and capability, to a high standard. To design and manage programmes and projects to improve health and reduce health inequalitiesWorks with a range of staff and senior managers in Wellbeing, Public Health and Communities and across ECC, partners and stakeholders, promote population and community health and wellbeing, addressing the wider determinants of health and health inequalitiesWork in collaboration with partner organisations to deliver integrated activity and ensure highlights any further opportunities and efficiencies that can achievedSupport the delivery of specific projects and activities that further the continuous improvement ethos of high performing, sustainable and cost-effective services or place shaping activities and develop cross functional linksSupports the development of, and use, of a range of tools and techniques that ensure activity is consistent, effective and efficient and that an audit trail is maintainedContributes to new challenges and opportunities ensuring that risks and opportunities are identified and managed which comply with all external and internal regulation: supporting responses to calls for contributions to the consultation processSpecific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework