The UK Environmental Health Graduate Training Academy

Shield Safety Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in food and health safety is seeking a Graduate Environmental Health Practitioner to start a meaningful career. The role offers a structured development programme, hands-on experience in food and health safety, and involvement with big-name clients. Candidates should have an accredited degree in Environmental Health and strong communication skills. Enjoy benefits like 33 days' holiday, flexible working options, and ongoing training.

Benefits

33 days' holiday

Flexible working options

Healthcare plan

5% employer pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous maternity/paternity leave

Ongoing training

Qualifications

• Be close to completing an accredited BSc or MSc in Environmental Health.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Hold a full and valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safety solutions in food safety and health and safety.
• Get involved in training delivery and consultancy projects.
• Assist in industry research that shapes Environmental Health.

Skills

Enthusiasm for food safety

Strong communication skills

Education

Accredited BSc or MSc in Environmental Health

Job description

Graduate Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP) - The UK Environmental Health Graduate Training Academy

North West | Full Time, Permanent | Start: ASAP | Competitive Salary

Kick-Start Your Career in Environmental Health

Ready to launch your career in Environmental Health? Join Shield Safety, a multi-award-winning consultancy. We're passionate about shaping the future of food safety and health and safety-and we want you to be a part of it.

As a Graduate Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP), you'll start your journey on the Pathway to Registration, receiving full support to complete your CIEH EHP Portfolio and become a Registered EHP - plus access to innovative tech, training opportunities, real-world exposure in food safety and health and safety to set you apart, and industry-leading mentors.

Why Start Your Career With Us?

Fast-Tracked Career Development
You'll join a structured development programme designed to support and accelerate your journey to becoming a fully registered EHP. With progression paths into roles like Team Manager or Principal Safety Consultant, your potential has no limits.

Get Hands-On in Food & Health and Safety
Specialising in the hospitality and retail sectors, you'll work directly with businesses across the UK, delivering safety solutions that really matter.

Tech That Makes You Smarter, Not Busier
Our industry-leading Audit Upload Tool helps you focus on quality over paperwork-freeing you up to do the real work.

Work With Big-Name Clients
From Tesco and YO! Sushi to DFS and Interstate Hotels, you'll help top-tier brands raise the bar in food and health safety.

Variety Beyond the Day Job
You won't just do audits. You'll get involved in training delivery, consultancy projects, and even industry research that helps shape the future of Environmental Health.

Build Strong Industry Networks
Collaborate with leading organisations like CIEH, FSA, and FSS, and stay on the cutting edge of Environmental Health policy and practice.

Join an Award-Winning Team
Twice named Compliance Consultancy of the Year, we're known for doing things differently-and doing them well.

What We're Looking For:

To be successful in this role, you should:

• Have (or be close to completing) an accredited BSc or MSc in Environmental Health
• Be enthusiastic about food safety and health and safety
• Have strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Hold a full and valid UK driving licence

What's In It for You?

We believe in investing in our people from day one. You'll enjoy:

• 33 days' holiday (incl. Bank Holidays), increasing with service + option to buy 5 extra days
• Flexible working including remote and flexi-time options
• Healthcare plan covering dental, eyecare, physio, hospital stays & more
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme & wellbeing app
• Generous maternity/paternity leave
• Ongoing training, CPD, and clear progression pathways
• A bespoke induction to help you hit the ground running

Start Making a Difference Today

This is more than a graduate job-it's a chance to launch a meaningful career in Environmental Health with a team that genuinely cares about your development.

Apply now and one of our team will be in touch to talk next steps. Let's build your future, together.

About Shield Safety

We've spent over 20 years leading the way in Food Safety and Health and Safety. Trusted by hundreds of businesses-from independents to national brands-we're proud to make Every Day Safer. With a 90% customer retention rate and a culture of innovation, you'll be joining a consultancy that doesn't just meet standards-we set them.

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