Job summary Buckinghamshire Council is recruiting a Graduate Trainee Public Health Practitioner to join our Public Health Team on a 2.5 year fixed-term programme starting September 2026. This is a development focused role offering protected study time, structured learning and the opportunity to contribute to evidence-based projects that improve health and reduce inequalities across Buckinghamshire, while working towards professional practitioner registration with the UK Public Health Register (UKPHR). Please apply via our Buckinghamshire Council job site to be considered for this role. Main duties of the job Were looking for a Graduate Public Health Practitioner to support the efficient development, delivery and monitoring of public health programmes and projects across Buckinghamshire. The role is for a 2.5 years fixed term contract funded by Health Education England South East, to grow a trained and diverse public health practitioner workforce. We would particularly welcome applications from people from ethnic minority groups to grow a diverse and representative workforce. You will gain hands-on experience of public health delivery and work towards Practitioner registration with the UK Public Health Register (ukphr.org). This role will include: 1 day a week of protected study time for the duration of the contract to support your learning and development. Support to undertake a structured development programme as part of this role. This will help to build on your existing knowledge through further training as well as educate you to broaden your knowledge, understanding and application across all areas of public health. Opportunity to undertake placements and/or projects to gain a broad understanding across the three areas of public health. Any-Desk:As an any-desk worker, youll need to be connected to our network to access digital folders and resources, but this can either be from home or an office location when required. You will be required to work from the office a couple of times a week, depending on your role and team requirements. About us Buckinghamshire Council is an innovative and high performing organisation, and public health is embedded in the Councils core business. Public health is defined as the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organised efforts of society. The Public Health workforce delivers a range of work to protect and improve the health of communities and populations at local, regional, national, and global levels. Buckinghamshire is generally more affluent and as a result has better health outcomes than the national average, but there are however significant differences in health outcomes across the County. Rather than focusing on the health of the individual, the Public Health workforce delivers a range of work to protect and improve the health and wellbeing of local communities, with a particular focus on reducing inequalities. We are a friendly, diverse and welcoming team with a wide range of expertise available, and a supportive & flexible work ethic. There are regular team meetings and opportunities for collaboration, as well as frequent CPD sessions and an informal mentoring scheme. Interview date: Tuesday 30th June in person at Walton Street Offices We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible. Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. Job description Job responsibilities To support the efficient development, delivery and monitoring of health and wellbeing programmes and projects across the public health team, whilst undertaking a development programme leading to Practitioner registration with the UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) This will be a 31 month fixed term contract funded by Health Education England South East. Job description Job responsibilities To support the efficient development, delivery and monitoring of health and wellbeing programmes and projects across the public health team, whilst undertaking a development programme leading to Practitioner registration with the UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) This will be a 31 month fixed term contract funded by Health Education England South East. Person Specification The ideal candidate must: Essential Either live or work within the Buckinghamshire area at the time of application. Be educated to degree or post graduate level in a public health or related discipline. Be prepared to undertake a structured educational development programme alongside delivery of public health programmes and projects. Be committed to complete all elements of the training programme, including undertaking projects, placements, full attendance at structured educational programme and completion of a portfolio towards professional practitioner registration with UKPHR. Person Specification The ideal candidate must: Essential Either live or work within the Buckinghamshire area at the time of application. Be educated to degree or post graduate level in a public health or related discipline. Be prepared to undertake a structured educational development programme alongside delivery of public health programmes and projects. Be committed to complete all elements of the training programme, including undertaking projects, placements, full attendance at structured educational programme and completion of a portfolio towards professional practitioner registration with UKPHR. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Buckinghamshire Council Address Walton Street Aylesbury HP20 1UA United Kingdom Employer's website