Environmental Health Apprentice x 2

North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.

The Role

We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic individual seeking a career as an Environmental Health Practitioner, with a specialist interest in Housing.

The successful candidate will be expected to register for the Environmental Health Practitioner BSc Apprenticeship. This is a four year course, leading to a degree-level qualification and includes the main subject areas for a career in local government, together with the links to the wider public health elements. 

It will be a condition of any employment offer that you are accepted onto the university degree programme, the course requires 80 UCAS points for acceptance.  Support will be provided with the application. 

More details are available here: Environmental Health Practitioner BSc (Hons) (Degree Apprenticeship) - University Centre Weston (ucw.ac.uk)

The position will be located within the Private Sector Housing Teams, and time shared across the housing disciplines. The teams deal with a wide range of duties including the delivery of disabled facilities grants, empty property work, licensing of houses in multiple occupation and caravan sites and improving housing conditions.  Your role will involve assisting team members on inspections along with project work.

Across the 4 years opportunity will be given to gain experience in all areas of the profession.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out a range of different types of housing inspections to support other officers on the teams
• Investigate complaints about housing conditions
• Keep accurate records
• Talk to a range of customers and stakeholders to help improve the homes of people who live in North Somerset

Work Style

At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.

This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:

• 2-3 days in the office
• Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.
• Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.

About You

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about improving housing conditions, and who possesses the following skills and experience:

Essential Criteria:

• 80 UCAS points (typically at least grades CCC at ALevel or Level 3 equivalent) with a minimum of one science or technology-based
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and presentation skills)
• Self-motivated with effective time management skills and ability to meet deadlines, including the ability to prioritise and work methodically and accurately.
• Works well within a team

Desirable Criteria:

• Knowledge of the nature and scope of environmental health work.
• Experience of carrying out inspections, investigations or dealing with complaints.

What We Offer

At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• Local Government Pension
• Opportunities for professional development
• Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums
• Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year
• Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team
• Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes

Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.

How to Apply

If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please visit Environmental Health Apprentice at North Somerset Council | Weston College to download an application pack and apply online. 

Contact Information

For further information about the role, please contact Claire Baxter, Housing Improvements and Adaptations Team Manager or Lisa Osborn, Private Rented Housing Manager on 01934 426909 or 01934 426847.

Important Information

As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.

Interview Date: Wednesday 18 June 2025.

Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.

Equal Opportunities

At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated.  We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave.  We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.