Public Health Practitioner – Graduate at East Sussex County Council

Lewes, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Aug, 26

Salary

38872.0

Posted On

25 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Public Health Delivery, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Organization, Prioritization, Partnership Working, Project Management

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Are you passionate about wanting to improve the health and wellbeing of local communities in East Sussex, and have a degree in a Public Health related subject? If so, then this exciting development opportunity may be for you. The Local Authority Public Health team in East Sussex are going to be recruiting a Public Health Practitioner Graduate Trainee to start work on 7th September 2026. This will be a 2.5 year fixed term contract.  During the 2.5 years the trainee(s) post will be based in the Public Health team in Lewes, East Sussex, where you will gain hands-on experience of public health delivery.     You will be supported to undertake a structured development programme, building on your existing knowledge through further training and education to broaden your knowledge, understanding and application across all domains of public health.    There will be the opportunity to undertake placements and/or projects to gain a broad understanding across the three domains of public health and undertake the UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) Public Health Practitioner registration process to become a registered Public Health Practitioner.  The office base for the Public Health team is County Hall, Lewes, and the successful candidate will be required to attend monthly team meetings and other key meetings in Lewes. The role is county wide and will work in a hybrid way comprising ability to work from home and a range of council office bases across East Sussex, including Hastings, Eastbourne & Lewes. The training programme will also require travel to specific development days in London and other parts of the South East, for which travel costs will be reimbursed. We are looking for candidates who : * have a degree or post graduate qualification in public health or related discipline. * have experience in a post related to public health e.g. that aimed to improve health in either a local authority, NHS or the voluntary and community sector. * Are able to organise/prioritise work, co-ordinate a variety of tasks in a clear and logical way and meet agreed deadlines that minimise the disruption to the business. * Are able to develop positive partnership ways of working, with a range of stakeholders. * Are able to communicate effectively with a range of people in a clear, concise and accurate manner, changing messages to suit different audiences. It is vital that the public health workforce reflects and includes our local communities. Therefore, we are particularly keen to receive applications from: * People with experience of living or working in East Sussex, particularly in coastal or rural communities. * People with experience of, or links with, communities who have increased risk of experiencing poorer health. * People from groups who are underrepresented in the public health workforce such as those from Please download the job description and person specification [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/cs/groups/public/documents/document/yta5/mdk3/~edisp/ucmfa09097448.docx] for more information. To apply for this role please click the ‘Apply Now’ button above, where you can submit your CV and a supporting statement. When writing your supporting statement, please explain how you meet all the criteria (essential and desirable) in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work or life experience, education or personal interests. All of these details will be used to short list for interview. 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 in person at County Hall, Lewes on 01 July 2026 and 02 July 2026. If you are unavailable on these dates then please let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you. Successful applicants will receive their invite to interview no later than 12 June 2026. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/10009] for details. This is a unique opportunity that offers a structured education and support programme and practical work experience, so that you can develop and progress a rewarding and fulfilling career in Public Health. Enabling you to make a real difference in improving the health and wellbeing of people living in East Sussex. We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page. You can find out further information about this fantastic development role opportunity by joining the information webinar being held via MS Teams on Thursday 28th May 3pm - 4pm. Please sign up via the below link: Graduate Public Health Practitioner Webinar Tickets, Thursday, May 28 • 3 PM - 4 PM GMT+1 | Eventbrite [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/graduate-public-health-practitioner-webinar-tickets-1990005505035?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*1w6sb86*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTM2MjUyNDk2OS4xNzc5Mjg5ODkx*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3NzkyODk4ODgkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzkyODk4ODgkajYwJGwwJGgw] For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Hayley Martin, Health Improvement Principal at hayley.martin@eastsussex.gov.uk [hayley.martin@eastsussex.gov.uk] to request a MS teams call or phone call. 'The job opportunity here offered the chance to do a qualification alongside working. Not many jobs offer that opportunity.' Rebecca, Trading Standards Trainee For a team that supports you, 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) [https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas]. 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.

Responsibilities

The role involves gaining hands-on experience in public health delivery through a structured development programme and placements. The practitioner will work to improve the health and wellbeing of local communities across East Sussex.