Overview

Health and Care Intelligence Specialist Apprentice Level 7 – Bristol City Council. Full Time, Fixed Term for 36 months. A fantastic opportunity to join Bristol City Council as a Health and Care Intelligence Specialist Apprentice. You will complete a Level 7 apprenticeship while contributing to health intelligence work that directly impacts public health outcomes across Bristol.

You will be line managed by the Principal Public Health Intelligence Specialist and work within the wider Public Health Team, based in the Population Health team.

What will I be doing?

You’ll work within Bristol City Council’s Public Health Team, supporting the development of intelligence and data that informs local decision-making across the health and care system. During the 36-month programme you’ll gain hands-on experience with real-world data and policy, while developing skills for a specialist career in public health analysis, epidemiology, or healthcare intelligence.

• Analyse and interpret complex health, care and population data.
• Communicate evidence clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Support development of the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA).
• Use tools like Excel, R and Power BI to support your analysis.
• Collaborate with internal teams in the council, NHS partners, academics, and the voluntary sector.

You will also complete a Level 7 Health and Care Intelligence Specialist apprenticeship, delivered by JGA Group.

What do I need to have?

This is a highly specialist apprenticeship. Please ensure you read our Apprenticeship Application FAQs, Eligibility Guidance and Programme Overview before applying.

• Hold GCSEs in English and Maths at grade C/4 or above (or Functional Skills Level 2).
• Have the right to work in England and not be in full-time education or another apprenticeship.
• Meet one of the following entry routes: A STEM degree; A Social Science degree (e.g. Psychology, Geography, Economics) with statistics modules and a dissertation involving data analysis; A Level 4+ qualification in a STEM field with substantial mathematical content; FEDIP registration via AphA at Practitioner or Senior Practitioner level; Equivalent analytical work experience.
• If you already hold a Level 7 qualification (or higher) in a subject that significantly overlaps with the apprenticeship content, you may be ineligible. This includes most PhDs, Medical Degrees, and MSc-level qualifications in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Informatics, or similar fields. Eligibility will depend on the content of your previous studies and the amount of new learning the apprenticeship will offer you. Applicants with post-bachelor qualifications in Health and Care Analysis will normally be excluded.

We will consider each application individually; eligibility will depend on the content of your previous studies, your work experience, and the amount of new learning the apprenticeship will offer you.

Why Bristol City Council?

We offer a fast-moving and supportive work environment within a high-profile organisation. Hybrid working arrangements are available for many roles, balancing service needs and individual choice between home and office working. We offer the Local Government Pension Scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, with opportunities to contribute to Bristol’s future.

Applying for an apprenticeship

To apply for an adult apprenticeship, you must be aged 16 years or over, with qualifications in English and Maths. If you do not have these, you must be prepared to study for the Function Skills Level 2 in both subjects alongside your apprenticeship. Please read our Apprenticeship Application FAQs, Eligibility Guidance and Programme Overview before applying to check suitability.

We understand this may not be for everyone, but if you’re excited about this opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

How to apply

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification, particularly the eligibility requirements, within the Further Information section of your application. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview, which includes a 10-minute presentation. You will also be required to complete a basic skills assessment with the training provider to confirm eligibility.

We are a Disability Confident employer and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

For further information about the role please contact us. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Young People, Black and racially minoritised and Disabled candidates who are currently under-represented within the Bristol City Council workforce. Appointments will be made on merit.