Environmental Health Officer Apprentice Teignbridge District Council

This is an exciting opportunity to become a qualified and competent Environmental Health Practitioner. You will undertake a range of activities within the Environmental Health and Licensing Team. This will include advising businesses and residents on relevant legislation and procedures and assisting with the inspection of premises or vehicles.

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Closing date: 19 Jul 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £22,366.00

  • Working week

    This is yet to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 37

  • Expected duration

    48 Months

  • Possible start date

    02 Sep 2024

  • Date posted

    25 Jun 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Degree
    Level 6 (Degree with honours)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000259703

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

This is an exciting opportunity to undertake a course of studies and work-based training to become a qualified and competent Environmental Health Practitioner.

The apprentice will undertake a range of activities within the Environmental Health and Licensing Team and will complete studies over a 4-year period.

Daily duties will include:

  • Support and actively participate in regulatory functions across the service.
  • Participate in on-the-job training and work towards successful completion of the apprenticeship programme.
  • Provide a high level of customer service including communicating with customers in writing, by telephone and in person.
  • Advise businesses and residents on relevant aspects of legislation and procedures, including participation at seminars, conferences, or similar events.
  • Investigate complaints and respond to enquiries in relation to regulatory issues.
  • Assist with the inspection of premises or vehicles.
  • Assist with sampling and monitoring programmes.
  • Assist with the transfer, renewal and issuing of licences.
  • Update and maintain records on council databases (e.g., Uniform) in relation to premises, persons or vehicles regulated by the Council.
  • Assist with regulatory compliance across the Council’s own internal systems and procedures.
  • Liaise and work collaboratively with other Council service areas, external agencies and partners when required.

The training you will be getting

  • Level 6 (BSc Hons) Environmental Practitioner Degree.
  • Day release at University Centre Weston.
  • Induction and Mandatory new starter training.
  • On going, on the job training along with Housing Health and Safety Rating system training.
  • Block release in year 1.
  • End Point Assessment (EPA).

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

It forms the foundation of a career within the profession, giving the base for further development through a career path.

Please note upon completion of the apprenticeship, a role with the Council is not guaranteed. If a role is vacant, it will be advertised, and the apprentice would need to apply as per our normal fair recruitment and selection process.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Analytical skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Patience, Honesty, Integrity, Flexibility

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4 and above (C-A*)) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 and above (C-A*)) Essential
A Level or equivalent Science (Grade C) Essential

Things to consider

Candidates should have 80 UCAS points or equivalent qualifications and experience. This may be from A-Levels or other relevant Level 3 qualifications.

About the employer

We are a values-based organisation all working together to achieve our vision of “Making Teignbridge a healthy and desirable place where people want to live, work and visit”. We do this by taking personal ownership for the quality of the work we do, the quality of the relationships we develop and for driving improvements in our services. The Environmental Health and Licensing Team are a public face to the Council. Good customer services are important for the good image and reputation of the Council. The provision of a professionally run centre will benefit the customers who use the facilities. The post-holder will be working within a unit to ensure high standards of service to all customers.

Employer

Teignbridge District Council

Address

Forde House

Brunel Road

Newton Abbot

TQ12 4XX

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Training

Training provider

WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Contact

Naomi Judge

Naomi.Judge@weston.ac.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Environmental health practitioner (integrated degree)

Level 6 (Degree with honours)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

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