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Graduate Environmental Health Officer

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Sustainability
    Healthcare
  • London
  • 5d left

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  • You must have a CIEH accredited level 6 qualification, a passion for Environmental Health, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently. Right to work in the UK is required.
  • You will support regulatory compliance, investigate complaints, perform inspections, and provide advice to improve food safety and health standards while working towards professional qualification.

Requirements

  • Applicants must hold, or be about to obtain, a CIEH accredited qualification in Environmental Health at a minimum of level 6 (i.e. BSc, MSc or Level 6 Apprenticeship)
  • A passion for Environmental Health work
  • A highly motivated team player
  • The potential to develop into a high calibre Environmental Health Officer
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Self-discipline and the ability to work independently
  • Ability to learn quickly and put new skills into practice
  • This post is subject to Ealing Council’s enhanced vetting process.
  • You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.

Responsibilities

  • As a Graduate Environmental Health Officer, you will:
  • Work towards your professional qualification and registration with the CIEH
  • Develop the practical knowledge, skills and competencies necessary to become a fully qualified Environmental Health Practitioner
  • Support the delivery of the Council’s statutory and non-statutory environmental health functions, policies and strategic objectives
  • Help promote regulatory compliance among landlords, food businesses, and other duty holders through targeted education, advice, interventions, and enforcement where necessary
  • Respond to and investigate complaints and service requests across a wide range of Environmental Health matters, including housing standards, food safety, environmental protection and public health
  • Liaise with internal departments and external agencies such as the FSA, HSE, DEFRA, EA, MHCLG, police and fire services, to deliver a joined-up approach to public protection and safety.
  • You will be expected to:
  • Carry out the full range of food and health and safety work including investigation, inspection, enforcement and advisory services
  • Within 6 months of the role you will carry out a food advisory and support service to food business in Southall with an overall aim to improve their Food Hygiene Rating.

FAQs

What is the salary package for the Graduate Environmental Health Officer position?

The salary package ranges from £38,934.00 to £42,324.00 (inclusive).

What is the duration of the contract for this position?

The position is a fixed-term contract for two years.

How can I apply for this position?

Applications can be submitted through the Ealing Council recruitment website before the closing date of 29/05/2025.

What qualifications do I need to apply for this role?

Applicants must hold, or be about to obtain, a CIEH accredited qualification in Environmental Health at a minimum of level 6 (i.e., BSc, MSc or Level 6 Apprenticeship).

Will there be training provided for this position?

Yes, mentored training and development towards full qualification and registration will be provided.

Is there an opportunity for a secondment for existing Ealing Council employees?

Yes, existing Ealing Council employees can apply for a secondment opportunity.

What skills are required for the Graduate Environmental Health Officer role?

The role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, self-discipline, the ability to work independently, and a passion for Environmental Health work.

Is there a specific project involved in this role?

Yes, part of this role involves a one-off project to provide advisory and support services to food businesses in Southall to improve their Food Hygiene Rating.

What is the application closing date for this job?

The application closing date is 29/05/2025.

Are there opportunities for career progression within this role?

Yes, there are opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects that improve community wellbeing and professional growth.

Is this position subject to any vetting process?

Yes, this post is subject to Ealing Council’s enhanced vetting process.

Do I need to prove my right to work in the UK?

Yes, evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.

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Mission & Purpose

We are one of London’s largest, most diverse boroughs, home to approximately 350,000 residents who strongly identify with our seven towns of Acton, Ealing, Greenford, Hanwell, Northolt, Perivale and Southall. Ealing is thriving. We are home to iconic film studios, international food production companies and home to part of Park Royal, the largest industrial estate in Europe. Located between the West End and Heathrow, the opportunities for our residents and businesses are exceptional and we have a renewed ambition to help generate jobs and improve lives. We are a council that wants to break with traditional service delivery and listen more closely to what residents really want from us, placing resident engagement at the heart of everything we do. Working with a new administration and newly appointed Chief Executive, we have renewed ambition to help generate jobs and improve lives. Our Council Plan sets out the vision and the following three key priorities for the borough: •Creating good jobs – returning good well-paid jobs to our borough and delivering the next generation of genuinely affordable homes •Tackling the climate crisis – cleaning our air and ensuring the borough we build is sustainable •Fighting inequality – that blights too many lives and disproportionately holds back all too many people from achieving their dreams and aspirations.