Environmental Health Student/Environmental Health Graduate Trainee

- Environmental Health Student

- Environmental Health Graduate Trainee

Environmental Health Student/Environmental HealthGraduate Trainee

We are delighted to advertise this training opportunity, which provides automatic progression to a full-time, permanent Environmental Health Practioner position within our Food Safety and Standards Team. Automatic progression can be achieved for EH Students on obtaining your degree and EH Graduates on successfully completing a programme of practical training, evidence portfolio and professional interview to register with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH).

Salary: Competitive salary, fair and transparent pay structure, and nationally agreed annual pay awards. Career growth pathways, ranging from Grade 5 to Grade 6, dependant on qualification and experience of the successful candidates.

• Environmental Health Student: Grade 5 - £24,294 - £25,545 pro rata (£12.59 - £13.24 per hour, pro rata)

As an Environmental Health Student, you are likely to be in full or part-time education. The hourly rate range quoted above will be paid on a pro rata basis, during any placements with our Service, for example, when working to support your studies during University holidays or for part-time students, when not attending college, virtually or otherwise.

This opportunity will enable you to gain valuable and practical work experience, and to get a head start on completing the associated evidence portfolio, while generating some income while you continue your Environmental Health studies.

Our training contract is designed to be mutually beneficial, supporting continuity and stability, whilst setting you on a solid path towards a successful career in Environmental Health.

• Environmental Health Graduate: Grade 6 - £25,979 - £28,770 pro rata
  (£13.47 - £14.91 per hour, pro rata)

As an Environmental Health Graduate, you should be ready to commence a permanent placement with our Public Protection Service, gaining necessary experience across all areas of Environmental Health and kick-start your career in this field. This is an excellent opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills gained during your studies in a real-world setting. It will allow you to start building practical experience, which is invaluable for your professional development on your path to becoming a fully qualified Environmental Health Practitioner This hands-on experience will not only enhance your understanding of Environmental Health practices but also provide you with valuable insights into the day-to-day operations of the Service.

Career Progression: Upon successful completion of your Environmental Health Degree and completing a programme of training to achieve professional status as a Registered Environmental Health Practitioner, you will progress to the role of Environmental Health Practitioner within our Food Safety and Standards Team.

Employee Benefits: Comprehensive range of employee benefits to enhance the overall salary package include:

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 26 working days paid leave per year - rising to 31 days after 5 years’ continuous service (pro rata)
• 8 additional public holidays (pro rata)
• Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Employee Volunteering Scheme with up to three days paid time off to volunteer
• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme membership (career average defined benefit pension scheme), with 17.7% employer contribution for 2023/24.
• Wide and supportive range of Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing resources, including a professional in-house occupational health service
• Extensive learning resources to support career development
• Career growth pathways
• Generous occupational Maternity and Paternity pay plans, in excess of statutory benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car and Cycle Schemes
• Access to a wide range of discounts and offers
• Opportunity to live and work in a beautiful part of the country
• Occupational Sick Pay (dependent on length of service)
• Flexible working and smarter working opportunities
• Relocation package for eligible candidates.

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Contractual hours 37 (for full-time graduate role)
please note: Student role is likely to be part-time/occasional placements to fit in with college.

Job category/type Trading Standards and Environmental Health

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference in public protection? Join our dynamic Environmental Health Team, at the forefront of safeguarding communities and the environment. As an Environmental Health Student or Environmental Health Graduate Trainee, you will embark on an exciting journey that combines hands-on experience with professional growth, covering all aspects of Environmental Health work. This will include food safety and standards; health and safety; communicable disease control; port health; domestic public health; pollution control; private sector housing and licensing); to gain the full breadth of experience necessary complete the EHP Portfolio while supporting the delivery of Council’s Public Protection Service.

Working under the supervision of qualified Environmental Health professionals you will develop the necessary skills and competencies to enable progression towards managing your own caseload, while pursuing further professional training and development, to achieve full professional qualification and status.

Why Choose Us?

Diverse Learning Opportunities: Rotate across various Environmental Health teams, gaining insights into food safety, health standards, disease control, pollution control, and more. Your journey with us will be rich and diverse.

Mentorship & Development: Work under the guidance of experienced professionals who will nurture your skills. Progress towards managing your own caseload while pursuing further training for full professional qualification.

Impactful Work: From inspecting sites to investigating complaints, you'll play a pivotal role in upholding public safety, guiding businesses towards compliance, and shaping a healthier environment.

What We're Looking For:

• An Environmental Health BSc (Hons) degree or MSc degree (for Grade 6 role); or enrolment on an accredited MSc or BSc (Hons) degree course in Environmental Health (for Grade 5 role). At this time, applications from Environmental Health Students are sought from those in the final year of the degree course.
• Drive to achieve Registered Environmental Health Practitioner status and commitment towards completion of the EHP Portfolio
• Aptitude for investigative techniques and IT proficiency
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate complex information clearly
• Organised, adaptable, and capable of balancing priorities effectively
• Particular interest in food safety and standards.

Why We Stand Out:

• A commitment to your development, both professionally and personally
• Supportive team environment with a positive customer care approach
• Your chance to contribute to public well-being and environmental sustainability
• Once you have completed relevant training and have been assessed as competent, you will progress to a permanent Grade 8 position within the Food Safety and Standards Team

Working Environment:

The post is both office based with the requirement to visit sites in a range of indoor and outdoor workplaces.

Apply now:

Join us on this fulfilling journey. Apply now to grow, learn and lead with us!

The job descriptions provides full details of the role. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

‘Working together, improving lives’

Employment Checks
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Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council’s Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.
This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.
Support & Additional Info

• Please contact the Recruitment Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online or require support by emailing recruit@pembrokeshire.gov.uk.
• Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2023.
• Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Welsh language skills are desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.