Public Health Graduate

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.

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.

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., Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city., The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence. There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:
• A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
• An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
• A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
• A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
• A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.
We see the Council's role as providing strategic leadership - that's being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making. We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.


• 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!, In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.