Undergraduate Apprentice - Environmental Health Officer

South Norfolk and Broadland Council; Norwich; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

South Norfolk and Broadland Council is offering an Environmental Health Officer Apprenticeship in Norwich. You will study for the Level 6 Environmental Health Bachelor of Science degree with paid study time and gain practical experience across Housing Standards, Food Safety, Licensing, and Public Health.

Under supervision you’ll apply learning to real cases, develop time-management and communication skills, and work towards professional status as an Environmental Health Practitioner accredited

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at Level 2 (or equivalent)
• A level or equivalent in scientific subjects meeting university entrance requirements
• Level 6 Environmental Health degree apprenticeship entry requirements
• UK/EEA citizen or long-term residence with Right to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Undertake academic, practical and professional training to become a qualified Environmental Health Officer
• Study for the Level 6 Environmental Health BSc alongside day-to-day duties with study time during working hours
• Work across Housing Standards, Food Safety, Licensing, Public Health and other core EH areas
• Under supervision, apply learning to real situations and contribute to protecting health and environment

Skills

Time management

Communication

Education

GCSE English and Maths Level 2

A level or equivalent in science subjects

Level 6 Environmental Health degree admission

Right to work in UK/EEA for 3 years

Job description

Salary: £25,948 - £28,552 (includes RLW uplift)

We have a great opportunity for an individual to join us and undertake academic, practical, and professional training to become a fully qualified Environmental Health Officer and work as an apprentice to gain experience across all core areas of environmental health practice.

You will be expected to study for your Level 6 Environmental Health Batchelor of Science degree course alongside your day-to-day role; for which you will be given study time during your working hours.

As an apprentice, you'll work across a broad range of environmental health areas-including Housing Standards, Food Safety and Licensing, Community and Environmental Protection, and Public Health. On successful completion of the programme, you'll achieve professional status as an Environmental Health Practitioner, accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH).

Working under the supervision of experienced council officers throughout the apprenticeship, you will apply learning to real situations and contribute to protecting and promoting the health, safety, and wellbeing, of local people, communities and the environment.

The successful applicant will be good at managing their time to meet deadlines and an ability to communicate effectively with a range of people. You will be able to monitor and manage performance to achieve objectives.

You will also need to meet the minimum entry requirements for this Environmental Health (Apprenticeship) Batchelor of Science degree apprenticeship with the University of Suffolk commencing January 2027.

This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of the Environmental Health Skills Network, a collaborative initiative bringing together organisations from across the public and private sectors. You will have the opportunity to take part in work placements with other network partners, providing valuable insight into a range of Environmental Health environments and broadening your professional experience. Through studying alongside fellow Environmental Health apprentices from across the consortium, you will become part of a supportive peer network, enabling the sharing of knowledge, experiences and learning throughout the programme. This collaborative approach helps develop a broader understanding of the Environmental Health profession while building strong professional connections across the sector.

Closing Date: 30th September 2026

Interview Date: 8th October 2026

Minimum entry requirements for apprenticeships in England include:

• English and maths at Level 2 (GCSE 4 and above / A-C). If you have not previously achieved these grades, or if you are unable to provide evidence of the qualifications, then you may need to complete these qualifications during your apprenticeship training.
• Educated to A level or equivalent in scientific subjects meeting the entrance requirements for University of Suffolk Environmental Health (Apprenticeship) Batchelor of Science degree course.
• As this is a Level 6 Environmental Health Officer degree apprenticeship, you should not already possess substantial skills or qualifications of the same level or higher, in this subject.
• You must be a citizen of the UK or European Economic Area (EEA), or have lived in the UK or EEA for the past 3 consecutive years and have a Right to work in the UK