Graduate Environmental Health Officer/Practitioner

Old Moat; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Moat, a council initiative, seeks a motivated Environmental Health Practitioner on a temporary 12-month contract. You will assist in business compliance, ensuring regulatory adherence while gaining valuable field experience alongside seasoned professionals. Ideal for applicants with environmental health qualifications eager to drive public safety and compliance in Greater Manchester.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Local government pension scheme

Enhanced parental and carer's leave

Discounts on various services and products

Extensive learning and development opportunities

Volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Qualified in Environmental Health (BSc or MSc).
• Experience working with businesses on compliance.
• Ability to manage tasks independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Assist businesses in navigating compliance with regulations.
• Work on various environmental health projects and inspections.
• Support the development of the new compliance service.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

Environmental Health Degree BSc

Environmental Health Master's Degree MSc

Job description

About The Role

Working Hours:35 Hours Per Week

Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary (12 months)

Additional Payments: Casual Car Allowance

Closing Date: 15 June 2025

Closing time: 11.59pm

Interview Method:Face to Face

This role is subject to -

2 References - where possible we require 3 years' employment history.

Qualification - Environmental Health Degree BSc and/or MSc Qualification

Casual Car Documentation-The successful candidate will be a designated Casual Car User which means that car journeys may be necessary on an occasional basis, but are not essential to the role. If you do drive, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work, as well as provide all the appropriate documentation. You will receive an allowance per mile of business use.

Greater Manchester’s public protection teams have secured funding from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority to ensure the continuation of theGreater Manchester Business Compliance Service. The Business Compliance Service website provides a full overview, and details of the service providedAbout us | Business Compliance Support

Its aim is to help businesses comply and thrive and will focus on the key regulatory areas of environmental health, trading standards and licensing. You will work alongside other new officers to provide a Business Compliance Service across Greater Manchester.

Your role will involve proactively contacting and providing a signposting service for new and existing businesses to help them navigate their compliance issues and questions.

During the course of this fixed-term contract, we will provide you with the opportunity to work alongside our experienced environmental health officers to achieve your qualification as an Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP). With a clear focus on food within the regulatory area of environmental health, we will aim for you to provide a range of free and chargeable services once you are deemed competent. You will be given the freedom to identify, create and deliver your own mini projects to help solve business compliance problems in your local authority. With your hard work, we will continue to provide a sustainable new service that works for Greater Manchester businesses.

The contract funding is for a 12 month fixed term contract. It is hoped that further funding will be in place to continue the post up to 30th September 2026 but this cannot yet be guaranteed.

You will work within the Greater Manchester business compliance service 2 days a week, which is based at Manchester Town Hall Extension. You will also work within our Food & Health & Safety Team 3 days a week,alongside experienced environmental health officers to help you achieve your qualification/competenciesand get the real-world experience you need for a career in environmental health.During your time in our team as you develop your competencies you will be given service requests/complaints to deal with. You may also be provided with food business inspections to complete and to support Officers with the wide range of work that we deal with. This will all help to support your development.The Food & Health & Safety Team are based in Gorton, Manchester.

For an informal discussion, or to find out more about the role, please email or call Susan Brown on 07944166142 or email [e-mail] or Carmel Hughes on 07773 572793 or email [e-mail].u

About the Candidate

The ideal candidate will be passionate and excited about joining and shaping our new service and enthusiastic about keeping the public safe by helping businesses comply. An environmental health graduate or postgraduate, you will be willing to bring and implement fresh ideas to the service and work alongside our business compliance trainee apprentices.

You must hold an Environmental Health Degree (BSc) or Master’s Degree (MSc) and have a willingness to work towards a range of food safety competencies set out in the Food Law Code of Practice. Support will be provided to candidates to enroll to complete a professionalqualification leading to CIEH Registered Environmental Health Practitioner status. You will be provided with the opportunity to gain experience in all Environmental Health disciplines so you can write up your portfolio.The CIEH fees related to registering for your portfolio will be paid for.You will be supported to complete relevant FH and FS competencies following the FSA’s competency framework.

You will be open to meeting people from a range of different backgrounds andvisiting them in their businesses as well as speaking to them over the phone. You will therefore be expected to have good communication skills and excellent telephone manners, with an eagerness to learn.

More information about the criteria for candidates can be found in the job description/role profile.

About Us

We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities.

Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone.

Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

Benefits we offer

• Generous holiday allowance- Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks.
• A buzzing pension- You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave- Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events.
• Brilliant perks- Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.
• Learn and grow- We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process.
• A Good Employment Charter member- We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life.
• Up to 3 days volunteering leave- Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits.

Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council

At Manchester City Council, we’re dedicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people and young people.

Support During the Process

• Interview Adjustments: Let us know if you need any adjustments to demonstrate your suitability during the interview.
• Accessible Formats: Our ReciteMe tool can be accessed through the "Accessibility tools" button at the top of ourcareers page. This tool offers features like text-to-speech, translation into multiple languages, and adjustable text size and colour to make our site more accessible for everyone.

Guaranteed Assessment Scheme

We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the minimumshortlisting requirements for the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below:

• Members of the Armed Forces members or veterans
• Current or former care leavers
• Have a disability or long-term condition

When You Join Us

We’re a Disability Confident Employer, offering:

• A workplace adjustment hub which provides specialist support, advice and guidance to ensure you have the adjustments needed to thrive at work.
• Disabled Staff Network, Neurodiversity Staff Network and Mental Health Staff Network that provides a safe inclusive space to share experiences and opportunities to influence council practice.
• A strong commitment to ensuring all information adheres to accessibility standards and that our workplaces are accessible and disability-friendly.

For more information about the role or any adjustments, email [e-mail].

What we will need from you if you’re successful

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement ofemployment.This is not arole we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.

Pre-Employment Checks

If you are successful in securing a position with us, the pre-employment checks required will depend on the role you’ve applied for. As a guide, these checks may include:

• Proof of Right to Work: You’ll need to provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the UK. Please note, visa sponsorship is not guaranteed for this role.
• References: We’ll require references from your current and previous employer(s).
• Proof of Qualifications: Evidence of qualifications relevant to the role will be required.
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check: A criminal record check may be necessary, depending on the role.
• Proof of Manchester Residency: For some roles, you may need to demonstrate that you reside within the boundaries of Manchester City Council.
• Police Vetting: Some roles may require police vetting to ensure suitability for accessing sensitive law enforcement systems or information.
• Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) Clearance: BPSS clearance is primarily used for roles that involve access to government data, systems, or assets. It ensures that individuals meet basic security requirements and can be trusted with sensitive information
• Driving Licence: If the role requires driving, we’ll need evidence of your valid driving licence.

These checks are an important part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our workforce and the community we serve.

Other relevant information

We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.

For more information about the role, please ensure that you read the role profile attached.

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