Overview
Learning & Research Apprentice (HDRC) – PO12AL, United Kingdom
Job Category: HR/OD/Training
Region / Division: UK Region
Location: Civic Offices
Working Hours: 37
The Service
This apprenticeship sits within the Learning & Development team and will support colleagues in Public Health who are delivering the Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) a strategic partnership between Portsmouth City Council, The Hive, and the University of Portsmouth. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to one of only 30 HDRCs nationally, aimed at strengthening the use of research and evidence in local decision-making to address the wider determinants of health and reduce health inequalities.
The role
The apprentice will play a key role in supporting the design and delivery of training and development initiatives that align with the goals of the Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) and Portsmouth City Council’s internal change plan to become a more research-active, evidence-informed organisation.
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting the creation of a roadmap to build research capability across the council.
Researching, promoting, and coordinating a wide range of learning opportunities relevant to the wider determinants of health.
Analysing data to identify training needs specific to the HDRC programme.
Designing and delivering training that supports evidence-based practice and addresses health inequalities.
The ideal candidate
We’re looking for someone who is curious, motivated and eager to learn and who has an Interest in being part of a meaningful project improving health outcomes in Portsmouth and also Interested in research and developing a research-based career.
You will need to have/be:
- over 16 years of age, but there is no upper age limit
- a resident in the United Kingdom or another country within the EU or EEA for the past 3 years
- out of education – those in full or part time education are not eligible.
Qualifications
Essential –
GCSE English Language (Grade 4/C or above)
Desirable –
GCSE Maths (Grade 4/C or above)
Please ensure that you read the full job profile attached for the details and expectations of this role.
We offer hybrid working with the expectation to attend the office as required by business needs and may be required to work across multiple offices.
Additional questions
As part of your application, we ask that you answer the two questions below, these questions relate to the role and help the manager with the selection process.
- What interests you about contributing to a project aimed at improving health outcomes in Portsmouth?
(Please describe any personal motivations, experiences, or goals that relate to this work.) - Do you have an interest in pursuing a research-based career, and what experience do you have in presenting information to others – such as public speaking, training, or sharing research findings?(Please include any examples of times you’ve spoken in public, led a group, or helped others learn something new.)
Please type your answers to these questions in the ‘Additional question’ box of the on-line application form.
Application process
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Interviews & Assessments will be held on 26th September 2025
We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at Equality, diversity and inclusion – Careers portal. We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under one of our commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however for roles that receive a large number of applications, this is not always possible, and we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteria.
About Portsmouth City Council
What we can offer you
Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.
Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: Careers Portal – Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council
Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800
