Trainee Environmental Health Practitioner

NJC15 - £27,803

37

37 Hours, Permanent

Environmental Services

10/06/2024

NECL100062024

Do you have the passion to make a difference...

...then why not become part of our team?

Our Purpose

Make your first career steps in North East Lincolnshire, where we have an exciting opportunity for a graduate to gain an MSc Environmental Health qualification and become an Environmental Health Practitioner. This is a three-year part-time course delivered by the University of Derby through an online programme of postgraduate study.

We are seeking a newly qualified graduate to join the council and be part of the Regulation and Enforcement Service. Working in our Environmental Enforcement Team you will help deliver the councils ambition of maintaining a high-quality environment, where local people and visitors can enjoy good health and well-being, and create safe and clean public places, where our residents, visitors and businesses feel safe, leading to economic growth.

Your Role

Environmental health touches on every aspect of our lives, so whether you are interested in making our food or housing safer, protecting the environment or the public’s health, this is a great opportunity to make a worthwhile contribution. Whilst studying, you will occupy the role of a Trainee Environmental Health Practitioner where we will provide you with the opportunity to transfer your learning into the workplace.

You will work closely with a specialist team, focusing on tackling environmental crimes. Your primary function will be to investigate and resolve complaints and enquiries dealing with a range of issues including statutory nuisance, fly tipping, abandoned vehicles, dog control and waste duty of care offences.

Once you have completed the online study for the MSc in Environmental Health you will be able to work across many different areas of Environmental Health. This may include food safety; health and safety; communicable disease control, pollution and private sector housing to gain the full breadth of experience necessary to complete Professional Registration with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health taking an additional 12 months while supporting the delivery of the Council’s Regulatory Services.

We can offer time off for study and flexible working arrangements. You will be based at the Municipal Offices in Grimsby Town Centre for a portion of your time. You will need to have a full and valid driving licence.

About You

We are seeking a graduate with a 2:2 honours degree in a pure applied science or combination. Candidates should have excellent communication and investigative skills with a desire to combat environmental crime within the borough. The successful applicant will be able to use their skills to solve a variety of technical and legal issues whilst also being able to present complex information in a way that can be understood easily.

We offer opportunities to develop your skills and nurture your talents and the chance to be part of a welcoming team. A learning agreement will be in place.

Think you can make a difference? We want to hear from you.

Your Application

All applicants are advised to carefully read the information provided in the Role Profile

If you require an informal discussion about the role please contact William Abe on williiam.abe@nelincs.gov.uk. For any queries on the training aspects please contact Dee Hitter on Dee.Hitter@nelincs.gov.uk

Key Dates
Interview date: 25th July 2024

Enrolment deadline: 18th September 2024

Start date: In line with our ‘Day One: NEL Induction Process’, we would like to aim to have the successful candidate in post by 02-09-2024

(However, this may be subject to change and will of course be dependent on your notice period and relevant pre-employment clearances being completed)

Working Arrangements

This role is a blended working role (the duties of the role may require a blend of home & office working in line with needs of the service) However initially you will be expected to spend more time office working.

What can we offer?

In addition to a generous salary package, there are many perks to enjoy when you are part of TeamNEL

As part of your RewardNEL package, you will also have up to 26 days leave entitlement* (including bank holidays) and enrolment into a local government pension...

As well as access to our exclusive RewardNEL platform.

This includes a variety of salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle2Work, Holiday Extra and Tusker (Car Lease), discounts at local coffee shops and bars, direct access to our inhouse wellbeing support, discounted car parking as well as instant access to new savings at major retailers, entertainment and hotels.

NELC staff can also benefit from flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities and a Fostering friendly scheme.

Do you need support?

If you need any help applying for this position, please contact Wendy Trask on 07702 338542 (text or call). Wendy can support with digital access as well as offering advice and guidance about completing the different sections of the application form.

About NELC

At North East Lincolnshire Council, we have a unique ability to provide the ultimate work life balance for our employees. Situated within the award-winning coastal area of Cleethorpes and the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds, North East Lincolnshire Council provide the perfect location for you to Live, Work & Play.

Get to know us better

Check out our Council Plan and read about all of the exciting new developments we have in the pipeline.

North East Lincolnshire Council is committed to being an inclusive employer, where equality and diversity is recognised, celebrated, and embodied throughout the organisation, becoming a workforce that represents all.

We regularly review data to ensure our recruitment processes are fair, transparent and promote equal opportunities for all. We also have an in-house Equalities Champions Group that works to promote and embed inclusivity in the workplace, helping us identify areas where we can take positive action, and make the organisation a safe space for colleagues to feel connected.