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About the Role

This 4-year paid apprenticeship program offers bespoke training and work experience, leading to qualification as an Environmental Health Practitioner. You will gain experience in the Food Safety and Health & Safety teams, with opportunities for cross-training in other regulatory functions. This career path is in high demand nationally, offering excellent future employment prospects.

Responsibilities

• Develop a career in environmental health.
• Excel in duties within Newham’s Licencing & Regulatory Services.
• Carry out inspections and investigations.
• Follow procedures when dealing with complaints.
• Demonstrate patience and calmness in stressful situations.
• Communicate clearly in writing and verbally.

Requirements

• Grade 4 / C or above in English and Maths GCSE (or other level 2 equivalent).
• 96 UCAS points (typically at grades CCC – A level or level 3 equivalent).
• Minimum of one science or technology-based subject at A level.
• Commitment to the full 4-year term of learning.
• Ambition to develop a career in environmental health.
• Broad understanding of environmental health disciplines within local government.
• Ability to explain legislation and procedures to people from all backgrounds.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems with sustainable solutions.
• Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills.

Skills

• Interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving
• Analysis
• Communication

Location

• Newham

Work Type

• Apprenticeship
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Apprentice

Education Level

• GCSE
• A level
• Level 2 equivalent
• Level 3 equivalent

Salary/Compensations

• Apprentice grade (Scale 5 - £32,535 - £33,987 per annum)

About the Company

• Newham is a vibrant inner-city borough with excellent transport links to the rest of London and South-East England.
• It has an ethnically diverse population with up to 220 languages spoken.
• Newham is home to one of the youngest and most diverse cultures in the country.
• The borough boasts iconic landmarks such as, Green Street, the Olympic Park, Excel centre, Westfield Shopping Centre and the University of East London.
• Newham is changing rapidly, benefiting from significant investment, creating new jobs, homes and opportunities for all.
• The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Equal Opportunity

• We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all.
• Your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation.
• If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.
• If you are appointed to a job that involves working with children, young people and vulnerable adults, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
• We practice anonymised recruitment.
• Personal information collected will be shared with Cifas to prevent fraud and other unlawful conduct.