Assistant Environmental Health Officer - Apprentice

Successfully obtain a place on an accredited Environmental Health (Apprenticeship) BSc (Honours) course and undertake the programme of study over the full four years of the degree, which is delivered via a mix of taught and independent learning. On days when there are no taught classes at the university, undertake work in the Environmental Health Team, including building on the taught knowledge to develop the practical skills of an Environmental Health Practitioner. Assist and support other members of the Environmental Health Team to deliver services such as food safety, health and safety at work, housing, pollution control and community safety. To take on a suitable case load of reactive and project work in line with your developing confidence and competence. To deliver effective front-line services to the public To be a presence in public within the Borough of Epsom & Ewell To ensure the council's service provision is of the highest standards. To confidently communicate with the general public. To ensure compliance with and enforcement of legislation appropriate to the stage of development. To assist in the achievement of any annual performance Indicators targets / service delivery plan, and contribute effectively to My Performance Conversations.

Training:

On-the-job training to be provided by the employer.

Apprenticeship to be delivered by Middlesex University, London.

Training Outcome:

Once you have completed the salaried four-year apprenticeship and professional pathway, you will be eligible for employment as a fully-fledged Environmental Health Practitioner in a range of public, private and third sector employers with an almost limitless opportunity to make a contribution to public health and public protection.  The Covid-19 pandemic showed the value of Environmental Health Practitioners, and the national shortage of suitable individuals makes those with the right training and skills very sought after.

As an Environmental Health Officer, our work is wide ranging and enjoyable and we offer to you the opportunity of joining a profession where the starting salary post qualification is in the region of £35,000 rising to £60,000 for senior management positions.

Employer Description:

At Epsom & Ewell, we aspire to deliver high quality services to our residents. We might be small, but we have big plans to serve our population of 80,000 residents. We are investing in our future, increasing strategic capacity and exploring new ways of working.

This is an exciting time to join our team at Epsom & Ewell Borough Council.

Over the last few years we have developed strong working relationships with partners, become more resilient and collaborative and become more effective and agile in our ways of working.

Our vision and purpose are clear and we work together to deliver an ambitious set of targets, very much focused on our residents’ requirements: keeping the borough green and vibrant; harnessing opportunity and prosperity; building a cultural and creative place; keeping residents safe and well; and being smart and connected - all delivered by an effective council.

Investment in our future means that we have the opportunity to fill several key roles that will enable us to continue innovating in our delivery of high-quality services to our residents.

Successful candidates will be supported to achieve their own professional goals, and be joining a dedicated, friendly and professional team who embrace our ethos of ‘One Team’.

Our small but ambitious authority offers you the opportunity to become involved in a wide range of varied and interesting work.  That, together with an enviable array of staff benefits and a rewarding and challenging career is our unique offer to you.

If you have the passion and the drive to make a real difference, we really want to hear from you.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience