Apprentice Environmental Health Officer

This is a rare opportunity to join our Private Sector Housing team on this funded Degree program, learning a range of housing and Environmental Health duties including:

Technical and administrative support Housing and tenancy advice Delivering financial assistance programme for homeowners and private tenants Making sure that homes are safe to live in Checking the conditions of accommodation, including houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) and: Tackling rogue landlords, to name just a few. Opportunities will also be provided to work within and gain valuable experience in each of the other disciplines of Environmental Health and Licencing functions at the council.

Training:

The typical duration for this degree apprenticeship is four years and requires one day of attendance per week (for 24 weeks a year with typically 2 one-week modules over the summer period) and studying other days through a work-based learning mode.

The course requires you to complete all modules in order to achieve a successful completion. All modules have to be completed in order to successfully complete the Apprenticeship.

On successful completion you will be awarded a BSc (Hons) Environmental Health degree.

Training Outcome:

We cannot guarantee a position following the completion of the apprenticeship, but we have an excellent track record of keeping our successful apprentices in the organisation.

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship and a successful appraisal of your performance, there will be consideration made for a permanent role with Environmental Services, subject to availability.

Employer Description:
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council is a borough council serving the people, communities and businesses of Hinckley & Bosworth in south west Leicestershire. The council serves approximately 100,000 inhabitants over 16 wards with 34 elected councillors and with approximately 460 full-time and part-time staff.

Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm, Friday 9am to 4:30pm with attendance at university as required by the apprenticeship.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience