Agile Working (Hybrid)
Contract, Full time
No DBS check required
Grade 7 (Commencing on SCP 26 £34,834 per annum)
37 hours
Contract: Fixed Term for 12 Months – commencing October 2024 (Exact date to be agreed)
We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated graduate to work as a Graduate Environmental Health Technician with a view to progressing to be a qualified and CIEH registered Environmental Health Practitioner.
Having completed a degree in environmental health work in rotation across different Environmental Health teams, cover of all aspects of environmental health work. This will include food safety; health and safety; communicable disease control; domestic public health; pollution control; private sector housing and licensing; to gain the full breadth of experience necessary complete the CIEH Environmental Health Practitioner Portfolio and Professional Discussion 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.
This post can also be offered as a secondment opportunity. Before applying for this as a secondment opportunity, candidates should seek approval to be released from their current post by their Line Manager. Secondments are available to permanent staff of the Authority only.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated graduate to work as a Graduate Environmental Health Technician with a view to progressing to be a qualified and CIEH registered Environmental Health Practitioner.
Applications will be considered from Students who have completed a BSc or MSc in Environmental Health. The Council will consider applications from candidates who are due to complete their professional academic qualification this year.
The role available is 37 hours per week for 12 months and includes an attractive annual leave and flexible working package. CIEH registration fees will be paid for submission of the CIEH Environmental Health Practitioner Portfolio and Professional Discussion.
Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council can offer a variety of training activities suitable to fulfil all the Portfolio Intervention Areas to achieve Registered Environmental Health Practitioner status.
During your time with us you will also gain workplace experience in the following areas:
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and committed with a dynamic approach to their work and to providing high quality services, playing an important role within a forward-thinking Environmental Health Team.
Access to a vehicle for work purposes is a requirement.
If you would like to informally discuss the role in more detail, please contact Lisa Griffin, Team Manager by telephone 07974 002932, or by email lisa.griffin@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk
We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The benefits package includes generous leave entitlement, opportunities for training and development relevant to the role and the option to take membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council is an Equal Opportunities employer.
Details and application forms for all job vacancies are listed on the Council’s website.
We positively welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
Thorough pre-employment screening is undertaken during the recruitment process.
We welcome applications in Welsh, please complete Welsh Job Application Form
For information on the re-employment and re-engagement of former employees please refer to the Council’s Pay Policy.
Closing Date: 10/10/2024, 12:00am, midnight
Interview Date: TBC
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