Environmental Health Apprentice

This is a unique opportunity to study for a degree while earning a salary and gaining practical skills by working as a member of the Environmental Health Team. You will study with the University of Middlesex on their Environmental Health (Apprenticeship) BSc (Honours) course commencing September 2024, and on days when not attending taught classes will work in the team supporting all the environmental health functions, food safety, health and safety at work, public health, housing and pollution.

Building on the taught knowledge of the degree, you will develop the practical skills of an Environmental Health Practitioner, while learning from and supporting experienced professionals. Upon successful completion of the 4-year degree programme, you would have the opportunity to gain professional status as an Environmental Health Practitioner.

It will be a condition of any employment offer that you are accepted onto the degree programme by the University of Middlesex. Please see Job Pack for details of Entry Requirements for the degree programme. Support will be provided to liaise with the University for the application.
About the Person
The successful candidate will be:

• Looking for a career where they can make a difference to peoples' health and the environment
  
  Academically strong enough to study for an honours degree while working to develop their practical skills;


• Highly motivated and organised, with excellent time management skills;


• An excellent communicator and influencer;


And have:

• An investigative and analytical approach;


• Strong IT skills and be able to produce clear reports and case records; and,


• An alignment with our organisational behaviours of being Positive, Supportive, Flexible and Innovative.
  
  As part of the apprenticeship package, the degree tuition fees are fully funded, meaning you will not require a tuition fee loan. You will also earn a salary while you study, as well as your core travel expenses to attend University.


In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.

We provide you with competitive annual leave, and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and 'Better' leisure centre membership.