Graduate Environmental Health Officer

Ealing Council (London Borough of Ealing); London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player offers a unique opportunity for graduates to embark on a rewarding career as an Environmental Health Officer. This role provides a pathway to professional qualification and registration under the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health. You will gain hands-on experience while supporting community health initiatives, ensuring compliance among local businesses, and developing vital skills in a dynamic environment. Join a supportive team dedicated to your professional growth and contribute to the wellbeing of the community in a vibrant London borough.

Benefits

Mentored training and development

Exposure to diverse environmental health work

Opportunities for community wellbeing projects

Supportive team for professional growth

Qualifications

• Must hold or be about to obtain a CIEH accredited qualification in Environmental Health at Level 6.
• Passion for Environmental Health and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Work towards professional qualification and registration with CIEH.
• Conduct investigations and inspections in food safety and health & safety.

Skills

Environmental Health Knowledge

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Motivation and Teamwork

Education

CIEH Accredited Qualification in Environmental Health Level 6

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Job Details

Type: Fixed-term contract for external applicants and/or secondment opportunity for Ealing Council employees for two years

Salary: £38,934.00 to £42,324.00 (inclusive)

Job reference: #EJR013080

Closing date: 29/05/2025

Role Overview

Ealing Council offers an exciting opportunity for a dedicated graduate to gain experience and work towards full qualification and registration as an Environmental Health Practitioner under the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) pathway.

Responsibilities:

• Work towards your professional qualification and registration with the CIEH
• Develop practical knowledge, skills, and competencies to become a fully qualified Environmental Health Practitioner
• Support delivery of the Council’s statutory and non-statutory environmental health functions, policies, and strategic objectives
• Promote regulatory compliance among landlords, food businesses, and other duty holders through education, advice, interventions, and enforcement
• Respond to and investigate complaints across various Environmental Health matters
• Coordinate with internal departments and external agencies such as FSA, HSE, DEFRA, EA, MHCLG, police, and fire services

Location & Accessibility

Ealing has excellent transport links, with Ealing Broadway station just a ten-minute walk. Free parking is available if you use your vehicle for work.

Additional Role Details

This role involves a project to support food businesses in Southall to improve their Food Hygiene Rating. You will:

• Conduct investigations, inspections, enforcement, and advisory services in food safety and health & safety
• Within six months, carry out a food advisory and support service to improve Food Hygiene Ratings in Southall

What We Offer

• Mentored training and development towards full qualification and registration
• Exposure to diverse environmental health work in a vibrant London borough
• Opportunities to contribute to community wellbeing projects
• A supportive, experienced team for professional growth

Candidate Requirements

Applicants must hold, or be about to obtain, a CIEH accredited qualification in Environmental Health at Level 6 (e.g., BSc, MSc, or Level 6 Apprenticeship). You should:

• Have a passion for Environmental Health
• Be highly motivated and a team player
• Show potential to develop into a high-calibre Environmental Health Officer
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be self-disciplined and able to work independently
• Learn quickly and apply new skills

This position is subject to Ealing Council’s vetting process. You must have the right to work in the UK; evidence will be requested at interview.

We welcome applications from all residents, especially early career professionals and underrepresented groups. All applications are assessed on merit.

The position is fixed-term for two years. External applicants receive a fixed-term contract, and Ealing Council employees may apply for a secondment, with approval from their line manager.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Internship

Employment type: Part-time

Industry: Government Administration