37 hours per week
This role is office-based; however, it also offers some agile or remote working.
Trainee role including completion of Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship – BSc (Hons) Environmental Health via employment at the Isle of Wight Council.
Isle of Wight Council is proud to offer an exciting opportunity to join our Environmental Health Team as an Apprentice Environmental Health Practitioner, undertaking a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship while gaining valuable hands‑on experience across a wide range of Environmental Health disciplines.
This position offers the chance to study for a BSc (Hons) Environmental Health with the University Centre Weston, commencing September 2026, while earning a salary and developing the practical skills required to become a fully qualified Environmental Health Practitioner.
About the Apprenticeship
This 48‑month (four‑year) apprenticeship combines academic learning with workplace training. You will attend taught university sessions on a part‑time basis, and when not in lectures you will work as part of the Environmental Health Team, with opportunities to gain experience across other service areas that support functions, including:
- Building on your academic learning, you will be supported by experienced professionals to develop the practical competencies, confidence, and professional judgement needed to succeed in this career.
- On successful completion of the degree programme, you will be eligible to gain professional status as an Environmental Health Officer.
What You’ll Be Doing
As an Apprentice Environmental Health Practitioner, your work will be varied, challenging, and impactful. You will:
- Inspect a diverse range of food premises and commercial businesses.
- Investigate complaints and service requests from residents and businesses.
- Provide advice, support, and guidance to help improve standards and compliance.
- Work collaboratively with partner agencies and stakeholders.
- Support enforcement activities, including participation in legal proceedings where required.
- Travel island‑wide (mileage expenses provided) to carry out inspections, investigations, and monitoring.
Salary Progression
- Starting salary: Grade 7 – up to £30,024 per annum.
- Progression to Grade 10 – up to £40,787 per annum once fully qualified.
About You
- Enthusiastic, committed, and motivated to succeed.
- A strong team player with the confidence to work independently.
- Analytical, methodical, and attentive to detail.
- A clear and professional communicator, both written and verbal.
- Comfortable building constructive relationships with businesses and the wider community.
- Able to approach problem‑solving with a considerate yet assertive mindset.
- Resilient and unfazed by new or unexpected challenges.
Essential Entry Requirements
- 3 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications at grade C or above.
- At least one A Level must be in a science subject.
Benefits
- Annual leave entitlement of 32 days per annum plus public holidays.
- Local Government pension scheme.
- Discounted Solent ferry travel.
- Island bus network discount.Cycle to work scheme.
- Staff parking permit scheme.
- Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership.
- National and local discount and benefits schemes.
- Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria).
- Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria).
We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees. We are an equal‑opportunities employer, and we encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community.
Disability Confident employer: If you meet the essential requirements and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.
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