Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!
We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
Study to Masters Degree Level whilst working as a Public Health Analyst Apprentice (Level 7) across all six South East London Councils
What’s the role?
Analyse health and care data to improve public health outcomes, support policy-making, and enhance the efficiency of healthcare services. The apprenticeship involves working with large datasets, collaborating with council colleagues, NHS and government bodies, and ensuring compliance with public health regulations.
What’s in it for you?
Gain a Masters Degree level qualification whilst working, plus a range of benefits including:
- Generous holiday allowance
- Local Government Pension scheme
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
- Season ticket and bicycle loans
- A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
- Supportive staff networks
- Including one day for off the job study
What we’re looking for
Someone who has limited experience working in Public Health, who is looking to progress in their analytical career, whilst gaining a Masters degree level qualification. The successful candidate will need to have studied a statistical module at university or have a willingness to learn and ability to apply statistics in a project.
Location
Whilst you will be employed by the London Borough of Lewisham, the job will rotate across all six South East London Local Authorities, completing six placements, each of six months duration. This is likely to be Hybrid working, mixed between office locations and home working.
Special conditions
- This is a post for people with less than 3 years of experience working in Public Health
- Anyone with a PHD or an under graduate and/or Masters in Public Health or Epidemiology would not be suited to this role
The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CVs.
Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.
For an informal discussion about this job, please contact [email protected]
Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification
Salary
£36,423 per annum
Diversity
Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply
The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.
