Regulatory Compliance Apprentice - Environmental Health

Are you looking for a career where you can grow your skills, gain a nationally recognised qualification, and help protect public health and wellbeing? Then this Regulatory Compliance Apprenticeship could be your perfect starting point.

For these posts we are looking for one apprentice to join our Environmental Protection team and one to join our Private Sector Housing team

We are looking for enthusiastic, curious, and committed individuals to join our Environmental Health team. This is a unique opportunity to get involved in everything from inspecting properties and monitoring health and safety, to helping businesses comply with legislation and investigating complaints from residents.

As part of your apprenticeship, you&©ll receive full training to support the delivery of our environmental health services, including:

Responding to complaints and service requests from residents and businesses

Visiting homes and premises to assess conditions and gather evidence Inspecting properties, identifying risks, and helping to ensure legal compliance

Assisting in writing clear, evidence-based reports and case notes

Liaising with internal teams and external partners to resolve issues
Supporting enforcement actions and advising businesses on good practice

Keeping records up-to-date using our digital systems

Getting involved in projects, policy development, and emergency planning work

It is essential that you have a genuine interest in health, safety, housing, or environmental standards and a positive attitude and a proactive, problem-solving mindset, along with having:

Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team

Good IT and organisational skills

You will need to have a full UK driving licence and access to a car and a willingness to work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends. Also you will need to be physical able to carry out site visits (e.g., lifting covers, using ladders)

It is essential that you are committed to personal development as you will be required to study for Regulatory Compliance Officer apprenticeship which is a nationally recognised Level 4 apprenticeship. You will have mentoring and support from experienced professionals

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Trevor Ford on 01233 330 or Gary Clarke on 01233 330

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When Applying - Please ensure that you have received confirmation of a submitted application once completed. For any assistance in completing the application form, please email recruitment@ashford.gov.uk

Hybrid Working - We are an organisation that puts people first and understands how important employee wellbeing is. We want to help you to balance your working life and home life and offer flexible ways of working to help structure your life in a positive and productive way; both at home and in the office. This maximises personal development and collaborative working. Competitive remuneration package - We offer an excellent salary linked pension scheme, generous annual leave with flexi time, free life insurance, supportive relocation package and opportunities for training and develoment.

With devolution news and talks evolving across the country for local authorities, we understand that there may be some uncertainty for those currently serving within the sector. Although Kent and Medway have not been included in the Devolution Priority Programme, discussions continue in this area. Kent, Medway and all District and Borough Councils in the South East will continue to work closely with each other to deliver vital services to our communities. This is an exciting, but stable time to join our organisation.

Ashford Borough Council recognises the need to ensure the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults when they come into contact with the services we provide

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