Public Health Graduate

Fixed term contract - 12 months

Grade B - £28,598 - £34,434

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

Are you passionate about the city you live in and want to enable the citizens of our great city to live a happier, healthier life? Ready to kickstart your public health career in one of the most vibrant, diverse cities in the UK? Join Birmingham City Council’s Public Health team and make a real impact from day one.

We’re offering four exciting 12‑month graduate positions within our dynamic, multi‑disciplinary Public Health division — the largest within any Local Authority in the country. This is your chance to shape change, influence policy, and help improve the health and wellbeing of over a million residents.

About the Team

Our Public Health Directorate is at the heart of improving life outcomes for Birmingham citizens. You’ll gain hands‑on experience across one or more of our six specialist sub‑divisions:

Healthy Behaviours & Communities
Health Inequalities & Addictions
Children & Young People
Adults, Ageing Well & Workplace Health
Knowledge, Evidence & Governance
Health Protection & Place
Health Inequalities and Addictions: System leadership to embed health equity programmes, Addictions

From tackling inequalities to designing behaviour‑change campaigns and working with NHS Integrated Care Systems, your contribution will help shape the city’s health landscape.

What You’ll Do

As a Public Health Graduate, you’ll be right at the centre of meaningful, real-world projects. You’ll have opportunities to:

Run structured public health projects from concept to delivery
Respond to emerging priorities that impact the health of Birmingham’s population
Analyse and interpret health data to identify local needs
Engage with citizens and partners across the city
Present creative, evidence-based solutions to stakeholders
Support evaluations, health needs assessments, health impact assessments and more
Contribute to equality impact assessments and evidence-based practice
Build valuable relationships across the Council, NHS, and community organisations

This role is designed to springboard your public health career, providing the training, support and exposure needed to thrive.

Who We’re Looking For

We’d love to hear from you if:

You’ve graduated within the last 3 years with a Public Health degree or a relevant degree-level qualification
You’re enthusiastic about applying public health concepts in a real-world, fast-paced environment
You’re committed to continuous learning and professional development
Have an understanding of Public Health priorities and the wider system

You don’t need to tick every box — if you’re passionate and ready to grow, this is the place for you.

Additional Information

You will be required to attend the office in Birmingham City Centre a minimum of 1 to 2 days a week.
An Assessment Centre will be held for shortlisted candidates on 25th of June 2026 in central Birmingham (you must be available to attend for the full day)
Proof of right to work in the UK is required for the 12 month contract; visa sponsorship is not available for this role
As part of our commitment to creating local opportunities, we want to hear from those who live or study in the West Midlands
A DBS check may be required
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
You must follow the City Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy

Why Join Us?

Make a visible difference to the health and wellbeing of Birmingham residents
Be part of a supportive, mission-driven team
Build a strong foundation for a long-term career in public health
Gain exposure to high-impact projects and senior leaders
Enjoy hybrid working and a role with purpose, challenge and huge opportunity
Generous leave, a great benefits package and strong wellbeing support
Public Health and Council wide learning and development opportunities

Ready to shape you own future and the future of health in Birmingham?
We can’t wait to hear from you. Apply today and start your public health journey with us!

Any Questions? Please get in touch: Thomas Harwood - Head of Office to the Director of Public Health Birmingham or Dawn Shillingford – Public Health Workforce Development Senior Officer Email: PHWorkforceDevelopment@birmingham.gov.uk

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.

Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

For any informal enquires please contact the Resourcing Team <Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk>

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.

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