Apprentice Environmental Health Practitioner

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Dudley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

We Manage Jobs is offering two Environmental Health Officer Apprenticeships in Dudley, combining practical experience with academic study. This structured training program allows participants to earn while they learn and achieve a funded degree in Environmental Health. Applicants should have strong communication skills and a commitment to public health, as well as necessary academic qualifications. The role involves inspections and engagements with the community, promising a meaningful career in environmental health.

Benefits

Structured training programme

Competitive salary

30 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

37 hours per week

Qualifications

• Applicants require specific GCSEs with acceptable alternatives.
• Driving licence needed for travel across the borough.
• Motivated individuals passionate about environmental health are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and assist investigations related to health and safety.
• Engage with local businesses and the community.
• Manage own case load while attending university studies.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interest in public health and environment

Education

GCSE Maths and English grade 4/C or above

A Levels - grades CCC or above

BTEC Extended Diploma – grades MMM or above

Access to HE Diploma (60 credits)

Job description

Environmental Health Officer Apprenticeship – 2 Posts Available

We are offering an exciting opportunity to start your career in environmental health through our four-year, earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship programme.This role combines practical, hands-on experience with academic study, leading to a fully funded degree in Environmental Health.

As an apprentice, you will work closely with our experienced Environmental Health team, gaining real-world experience in areas such as food safety, housing conditions, pollution control, and health and safety. You will carry out inspections, assist with investigations, and engage with local businesses and residents.

You will be expected to manage your own case load and attend Wolverhampton University one day a week as part of your studies.

https://www.wlv.ac.uk/courses/apprenticeship-courses/environmental-health-practitioner-apprenticeship/

What we’re looking for:

• Highly motivated individuals with strong communication skills and a genuine interest in protecting public health and the environment
• For this apprenticeship programme applicants are required to have Maths and English GCSE grade 4/C or above and to have achieved one of the following admission conditions:

- A Levels - grades CCC or above (predicted grades may be considered)

- BTEC Extended Diploma – grades MMM or above

- Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (96 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at merit)

• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle, as travel across the borough is required.

What we offer:

• A structured training programme leading to a professional qualification.
• A competitive salary throughout the apprenticeship.
• 30 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays).
• Flexible working arrangements where possible.
• 37 hours per week.

This is a unique opportunity to build a long-term, meaningful career in environmental health. If you’re ready to learn, grow, and make a difference, we encourage you to apply.

Salary: Grade £25,584 – £27,269 (depending on experience)

Location: 3-5 St James’s Road, Dudley, DY1 1HZ

Although most work is undertaken in core office hours you will be expected to work flexibly and routinely outside of core office hours to ensure service delivery.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and a DBS check.

If you would like to have an informal chat about this position, please contact Lucy Tromans 01384 817053.

Interviews for these posts are to be held during week commencing 14th July 2025.

So that we can demonstrate Dudley’s commitment to diversity and inclusion and to improve bias in the recruitment process that could create barriers for candidates.Your personal data will be anonymised when you apply, to ensure that you comply with our anonymisation process, please ensure you have removed your name and date of birth from any attachments prior to uploading them to your application.

Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

If you requiresupportcompleting an online or paper application form and or interview techniques, please contact Dudley Adult and Community Learning on 01384 818 143 or [e-mail] who cansupportwith Digital Skills and Job Applications.

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N.B.We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications

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Attached documents
Apprentice EHO JDPS June 2025.doc
Benefits List