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Job information Environmental Health Officer Apprentice from the Company Warwick District Council, this latest Environmental Health Officer Apprentice job vacancy is located in the city Hybrid work located in the country United Kingdom . This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate GCSE . Job Vacancies in this Environmental field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

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Safer Communities Leisure and Environment

Fixed Term Contract for 4 Years

37 hours per week

Point 1 - £12,880 a year - initial salary for all new starters for the first 12 months of the apprenticeship.

Progression of pay after 12 months are complete as follows:

Point 2 - £17,307 a year - completed 12 months and aged 18 - 20

Point 3 - £23,023 a year - completed 12 months and aged 21+

Are you passionate about the environment and eager to make a difference? If so, we have a vacancy for an Environmental Health Officer Apprentice.

You will work over the course of your apprenticeship in three principal areas, Food Safety and Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Protection and Private Sector Housing.

These teams have a broad range of responsibilities for matters such as air quality improvements in the district, noise nuisance, contaminated land, food hygiene inspections, food safety, health and safety in workplaces, accident investigations, infectious disease control, housing conditions in the private rented sectors and licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation. Over the course of your apprenticeship, you will develop a broad skillset and an understanding of a complex range of issues.

The post presents an ideal opportunity for a person who has an interest in the impact of human made hazards in the world around us, the air we breathe, the food we eat, water we drink and the housing we live in. We would also be interested to hear from individuals that are looking to make a difference to the public's health and wellbeing, put their interests into practice.

Further information on the role of Environmental Health Professionals can be found here.

On this apprenticeship you will study for a degree in Environmental Health with the University of Wolverhampton. Further details on the course can be found here.

You will have guidance and support whilst working within a team that places a high value on teamwork, customer focus, professionalism, responsibility, and creativity. You will need to be able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team, in all cases will have the support of your team leader and a mentor.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable person to join our team. You must be an excellent communicator; Able to demonstrate ability to plan/prioritise and sequence multiple and potentially conflicting priorities; be a problem solver and computer literate.

You will also need a full driving licence and access to a vehicle to undertake duties across the entire district.

We work flexibly in Warwick, and support working at home or flexible working patterns that enable you to tailor your working and personal life. We provide the equipment and tools to enable you to work flexibly, and in return ask you to use that flexibility to be creative and ambitious in the services we deliver.

You will be expected to be based in the office when required, for example to carry out work/inspections and interventions in the district, attend meetings and be available for the occasional out of hours work, sometimes at the weekend to respond to complaints. Any costs for travel from home to the office will be met by the successful candidate. However, office and hybrid working are also available.

Warwick District Council offers the opportunity to work with great people who are passionate about promoting the services the council provides. We also offer, generous holidays and working arrangements to suit all lifestyles, agile working is at the heart of our culture. The Council recognises that our employees are our most important asset, and we are aware that the quality and commitment of our employees is crucial to our success.

The benefits we offer can be found here.

If you are ready for your next challenge, you want to work somewhere where you can make a real difference to the community living, working and visiting the District, we want to hear from you.

To be eligible you must have lived in the UK for 3 years prior to the apprenticeship start date and not be undertaking another apprenticeship or other qualification at the same time.

You may not be eligible if you have already worked in a similar role, or your previous learning, and/or work experience covers the contents (Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours) of the apprenticeship standard.

For more information or to discuss this position please contact the Food and safety team leader Nicola Hoare ([email protected]) or our Environmental Health & Licensing Manager Lorna Hudson ([email protected]).

Closing date: 20th August 2024

Interview date: 28th August 2024

If you are unable to apply using the 'Apply' button please contact HR Support on [email protected] including your contact details and any relevant screenshots. You will be notified of our shortlisting decision via email, so please check your email on a regular basis after submitting your application.

As part of being a Disability Confident employer we guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the essential criteria for the post. By ‘essential criteria' we mean that you must provide us with evidence in your application form which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required for each competence, as well as meeting any of the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential in the person specification. To be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS), applicants must disclose that they have a disability and would like to be considered for the scheme.

Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application or recruitment process or upon appointment, please contact [email protected] and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.

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Closed Date : 2025-03-02