Degree Apprentice Environmental Health Officer

Main Duties (To be carried out whilst receiving on-the-job training): 

Under the general direction of the Team Leader of the Commercial Team or the Service Lead - Environmental Health & Enforcement, Shared Environmental Health & Licencing Service to:

Undertake work in the Commercial, as well as the wider EH&L teams, on the taught knowledge of the degree to develop the practical skills of an EHO, which will cover all aspects of environmental health. (On days when there are no classes taught at the university). Shadow Officers whilst working towards and completing the Environmental Health Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard, including a BSc in Environmental Health. Assist and support other members of the EH&L teams to deliver services including food safety, health and safety at work, public health, residential and environmental pollution, dependent on relevant stage of knowledge and experience and subject to service requirements. To communicate effectively with members of the Commercial, and wider EH&L teams, listening actively to instructions and asking questions where necessary. To assist officers with, and progress to undertake independently, proactive inspections, compliance visits, investigations, surveys, sampling and interventions in commercial and domestic premises and the wider environment, as directed by other officers. Undertake appropriate training and provide a supportive role in the Commercial team and other teams within the EH&L Service for the period before qualifying as an EHO. Support officers to carry out enforcement duties, including collation and collection of evidence, preparing reports, drafting formal notices, and preparing cases for prosecution in the Magistrates’ Court and attending court as a witness in line with the EH&L published enforcement policy.

Training:

To study for a degree in Environmental Health via a tailored apprenticeship programme. Working in collaboration with Middlesex University London, the postholder will gain a BSc (Honours) degree, which takes place over four years.

Training Outcome:

The successful candidate will undertake the Environmental Health (Apprenticeship) BSc (Honours) Course at Middlesex University London, commencing in September 2025, to acquire the knowledge, skills and qualifications to ultimately work confidently as an Environmental Health Officer. 

Building on the taught knowledge of the degree, you will develop the practical skills of an Environmental Health Officer, while learning from and supporting experienced professionals. Upon successful completion of the four-year degree programme, you will have the opportunity to gain professional status as an Environmental Health Officer.

Employer Description:
At Mole Valley District Council, we are focussed on delivering high quality, value for money services, both in-house and through partnerships for Mole Valley’s residents and businesses. We are one of 11 councils in Surrey and work closely with Surrey County Council. You can read more about our key projects and our teams to give you a sense of how we work and what we work on.

Working Hours :
37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with at least 6 hours spent on your studies on-site at Middlesex University.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Influencing and negotiation,produce clear reports and case