Apprentice Environmental Health Officer

Coventry City; Coventry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team dedicated to ensuring community health and safety through a unique apprenticeship in Environmental Health. This role offers the chance to earn while you learn, gaining a degree and practical experience in a supportive environment. You'll be part of a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and inclusion, working to make a real difference in the community. With a commitment to personal development and a strong team spirit, this opportunity is perfect for motivated individuals looking to launch their career in a vital public service role.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Local government pension scheme

Access to accredited courses

Occupational Health Service

Qualifications

• Looking for a career in Environmental Health with a focus on community health.
• Must be able to manage academic and practical skill development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and investigations related to food and health safety.
• Work alongside experienced professionals in the Environmental Health Team.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

IT Skills

Education

A-levels or equivalent

Degree in Environmental Health (apprenticeship)

Tools

Report Writing Software

Data Analysis Tools

Job description

Jobs and careers with Coventry City Council

In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

About the team we are recruiting to

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.

The Food and Safety Team is responsible for administering all requirements under food and health and safety law including inspections, complaint investigations, and accident investigations.

We have a great team spirit evidenced by regular development opportunities, low staff turnover and low sickness rates.

We are based within the city centre, in the One Friargate office building across the way from Coventry train station.

What is the job role?

You will undertake the Level 6Apprenticeship standard in Environmental Health. 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 BSc (Hons) Environmental Health with the University of Wolverhampton and commencing September 2025 and on days when not attending taught classes, you will work in the Food and Safety Team and have opportunities to work in other teams who support Environmental Health functions. These include Community Safety, Housing and Environmental Protection.

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 would have the opportunity to gain professional status as an Environmental Health Officer.

It will be a condition of any employment offer that you are accepted onto the degree programme by the University of Wolverhampton.

As part of the apprenticeship package, the degree tuition fees are fully funded by Coventry City Council, meaning you will not require a tuition fee loan. You will also earn a salary while you study.

You will undertake the Level 6Apprenticeship standard in Environmental Health.

This apprenticeship role is a fixed term contract for 4 years in line with the length of the apprenticeship training.

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will be:

• Looking for a career where they can make a difference to peoples’ health and the environment
• Able to cope with the academic demands of the 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

The successful candidate will have:

• An investigative and analytical approach
• Strong IT skills and be able to produce clear reports and case records
• An alignment with Coventry City Council’s behaviours and values
• A valid driving licence is desirable as you will be required to travel to various locations across the city.
• For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mr Pardip Mohan, Principal Environmental Health Officer, Telephone [phone], email [e-mail]

When applying for this you will be asked to provide a personal statement. Please ensure that you include information on the following in your application:

1. Your opinion on a current topical Environmental Health issue

2. Why do you consider yourself suited for a career in Environmental Health

If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.

Pre-interview date (Virtual):5th June 2025
Interview date: (Face-to-face): 19th June 2025

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Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.

At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards & benefits package which includes:

• Flexible working arrangements
• An outstanding local government pension scheme
• Great opportunities to develop with access to accredited courses.
• Access to an award-winning Occupational Health Service
• Job Reference coventrycc/TP/131447/11042
• Closing Date 26 May, 2025
• Job Category Apprenticeship
• Business Unit Legal & Governance Services
• Location One Friargate , United Kingdom (Incl. Northern Ireland)