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Regulatory Compliance Apprentice
Looking for a career boost – not just a job?
Curious about how we protect residents, businesses and public health?
Ready to earn while you learn?
This could be your next step.
Ashford Borough Council is offering an exciting opportunity to join our Environmental Health service as a Regulatory Compliance Apprentice in the Food & Health and Safety Team. This role is based in our Food and Health & Safety Team
This is your chance to build a career in regulatory and environmental health, gaining practical experience while completing a nationally recognised qualification.
What would you be doing?
Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes to keep people safe?
As an apprentice, you will:
Support the investigation of complaints and service requests from residents and businesses
Support inspections and audits across a range of environments
Work directly with residents and businesses to help them meet legal requirements
Contribute to enforcement activity where needed
Support and carry out sampling activities where required
Work in partnership with other agencies and the community
Develop skills in data collection, reporting and customer service
Gain a broad understanding of how local authority regulatory services operate
What’s in it for you?
A qualification + experience + career pathway
Alongside your role, you will:
Study towards a Level 4 Regulatory Compliance Officer Apprenticeship Gain real-world experience in a professional environment
Build the knowledge and skills needed for a long-term career in Environmental Health
Is this you?
This role would suit someone who is:
Interested in developing a career in regulatory and Environmental Health
Motivated to learn and grow through formal study as you will be required to study towards and complete the https://babington.co.uk/apprenticeships/regulatory-compliance-officer-level-4/
Able to communicate clearly and confidently
Organised and able to manage competing priorities
Detail-focused with strong IT skills
You will also need to have:
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (insured for business use)
Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends
Ability to safely carry out site-based inspection activities
Where could this take you?
This isn’t just an apprenticeship - it’s a gateway into a professional career where you can make a real difference to people’s lives and communities.
Find out more about Environmental Health here:
Interested?
For an informal discussion, contact Susan Adamson on 01233 330571
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For an informal discussion about the role please contact Susan Adamson on 01233 330571
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 development.
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
We welcome applications form the Armed Forces Community
Salary range
- £25,005 per year