Environmental Health Graduate Technician
- Location
- Agile Worker
- Reference
- BGNEW
- Salary
- Grade 7 (Commencing on SCP 26 £34,834 per annum) - 37 hours per week
- Contractual Status
- Fixed Term
- Date
- 12 months – commencing October 2024 (Exact date to be agreed)
- Job Type
- External
-
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:
- Communicating with colleagues and customers both orally and in writing
- Working in a team
- Using IT in a work setting applying various software packages
- Researching and reporting specific information
- Report Writing
- Gain knowledge of appropriate legislation
- Work experience in an appropriate role related to the qualification.
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
- Job Description Download
- JD_Environmental_Health_Graduate_Technician.pdf
- Closing Date
- 10/10/2024
