Job Details
* Directorate: Public Health and Public Protection
* Pay Level: £36,508 (fully inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance)
* Contract Type: Fixed term 31 months
* Working Hours: 37 hours
* Location: Observatory House / Slough Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in the office)
* DBS requirement: Basic
Application Closing Date
Midnight 3rd June 2026
Interview Schedule
Week commencing 10th June 2026
What You’ll Be Doing
Slough Borough Council is offering a Public Health Graduate Trainee role within its Public Health and Public Protection Directorate, designed for motivated graduates seeking practical experience while working towards UKPHR Practitioner Registration. This is a development-focused role within a forward‑thinking local authority, ideal for candidates who are passionate about making a positive impact on community health and building a long‑term career in public health.
There will be a joint webinar with neighbouring boroughs recruiting to the scheme, providing an overview of the programme, eligibility criteria, and an opportunity for questions and answers.
Join the webinar – 28th May 2026, 6:00pm – 7:00pm. Link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/d495fb34-446c-4dc5-ba0c-00d0e69ee97e@f05d39da-26ec-4eea-b8eb-9ff1a682d5e5
Benefits
* 26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2–5 years of service and 33 days after 5 years of service
* The Local Government Pension Scheme
* Wellbeing initiatives and employee networks
* Tax‑free childcare and childcare services
* Season loan ticket to help with the cost of rail/bus journey
Accessibility & Support
Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer. If you require support throughout the application process or reasonable adjustments for the interview, please contact Recruitment@slough.gov.uk.
Right to Work & Checks
* All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK (sponsorship not offered)
* Safeguarding and welfare checks as part of pre‑employment checks
How We Recruit
Our core values are Forward Together and are reflected in a unified set of core skills that will form part of your interview. For more information, visit the council’s recruiting page.
How to Apply
Click the Apply button to submit your application.
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