About us:
Bexley is a great place in which to live, work or study. It has the best of both worlds - close to the centre of London but still a green, safe, and friendly place to be. And our mission is to make Bexley even better by tackling health inequalities, supporting residents to live the best lives possible and to reach their potential.
To help us achieve our ambitions we are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, team players to join our public health team. This is an opportunity for someone starting their career in Public Health.
Working across the public health team we you will build your knowledge in public health and assist in the development and implementation of agreed public health programmes linked to identified local health priorities. You will support the development of key strategies and plans and ensure that commissioned programmes improve resident outcomes and help tackle health inequalities.
Collaborative working is integral to delivering for our residents and you will have the opportunity to work with a range of partners and stakeholders including across the local authority, the voluntary and community sector, within the new NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB) structure (at regional, ‘place’, and neighbourhood levels), and other relevant partners, such as housing associations and businesses.
If you are passionate about making a difference and developing a career in public health, then we would like to hear from you.
About you:
- You will have some knowledge of public health concepts and have a passion for improving health and wellbeing.
- Have strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Your adaptability and organisational skills will enable you to manage competing priorities, and you will remain flexible and adaptable working within the team.
- You will have formal qualifications - 5 GCSEs at A-C/4-9 level including ICT, English and Maths (or equivalent). 3 A Levels or equivalent for higher grade apprentices.
- You must be able to demonstrate your passion and commitment to ongoing professional development and your ability to deliver against the Public Health Skills and Knowledge Framework.
- You want to ‘Make Bexley Even Better’. We encourage local residents to apply.
What we can offer:
We will offer you training in a friendly and supportive environment and assist you in your development. We will invest in you by offering further training and learning opportunities where available, including working across the team and within our partnerships to develop your skills and knowledge.
We offer a package that includes a competitive salary whilst training, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.
More about the post:
Level 6 - This post will commence an apprenticeship at Level 6 which will include on the job training and academic study at BSc. Level.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Shanie Dengate, Telephone: 02030453610,
[email protected]How to apply:
Use the ‘Apply for vacancy’ button.
Please note that the system has a one-hour time limit. We would advise you to prepare your answers separately and then copy and paste into the online form once finalised and have your CV and/or Supporting statement ready to upload. If any mandatory fields are missing, a pop-up box will appear at the top of the page advising which sections require completion. Please check your Junk email for any correspondence.
Closing date: 28 September 2025.
Anticipated Interview Date: 17 October 2025.
Additional Information
As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on
[email protected]For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.
Our Offer to you
We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.
Recruitment Information
As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on
[email protected]This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role may be available as a development opportunity through secondment for the Council’s existing employees. The Council’s Secondment Scheme can be found here. If this option is of interest, please contact the recruiting manager.
We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.
