Health promotion specialist

Alternative titles for this job include Health improvement specialist

Health promotion specialists educate and inform people about health issues.

Average salary (a year)

£22,000 Starter

to

£41,250 Experienced

Typical hours (a week)

38 to 40 a week

You could work

evenings / weekends occasionally

How to become a Health promotion specialist

You can get into this job through:

• a university course
• applying directly

University

You could do a degree in a subject like:

• health promotion
• public health policy
• behavioural science
• health studies

Other subjects like psychology, social sciences and education may also be accepted by employers.

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

• 2 to 3 A levels for a degree

More information

• equivalent entry requirements
• student finance for fees and living costs
• university courses and entry requirements

Volunteering and experience

You'll be expected to have some voluntary or paid experience, for example working with community groups.

Direct application

You can get a job in health promotion if you've got a qualification and experience in an area like nursing, teaching or social work.

More information

Further information

You can find more on careers in health promotion through the Royal Society for Public Health.

What it takes

Skills and knowledge

You'll need:

• knowledge of teaching and the ability to design courses
• knowledge of English language
• customer service skills
• the ability to work well with others
• excellent verbal communication skills
• the ability to use your initiative
• sensitivity and understanding
• administration skills
• Being able to use a computer terminal or hand-held device may be beneficial for this job.

Restrictions and requirements

You'll need to:

• pass enhanced background checks
• have a driving licence for some jobs

What you'll do

Day-to-day tasks

Your day-to-day duties may include:

• promoting healthy eating and regular exercise
• advising of the dangers of smoking or excessive drinking
• giving information about the risk of coronary heart disease and cancers
• raising awareness of mental health, sexual health, and drug misuse

You may also be involved in:

• research
• producing publicity materials
• organising exhibitions and events
• running training courses and workshops
• providing information and advice to managers in health authorities and local councils

Working environment

You could work in an office.

Career path and progression

With experience, you could move into a more senior role and have more responsibility for planning projects and strategies.

If you have a postgraduate qualification, you could move into a role where you’ll have responsibility for managing projects and other health promotion specialists.

You could also work as a freelance consultant.

Training opportunities

Apprenticeships In England

Health and Well-being Apprentice

• Wage : £150.00 Weekly
• Location: Basildon SS16 4UH

Sport and Leisure Apprentice

• Wage : £136.90 Weekly
• Location: Yeovil BA21 3EP

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Courses In England

NOCN Certificate in Progression to Further Studies in Health Science L2 - Pre Access to Health Science

• Provider: Bishop Auckland College
• Start date: 01 September 2019
• Location: Bishop Auckland

Find courses near you

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