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Salary package£38,934.00 to £42,324.00 (inclusive)Job reference#EJR013080Application Closing date29/05/2025Job Description Fixed-term contract for external applicants and/or secondment opportunity for Ealing Council employees for two years.Ealing Council offers an exciting opportunity for a dedicated graduate to gain experience and work towards full qualification and registration as an Environmental Health Practitioner under the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) pathway.The Role: As a Graduate Environmental Health Officer, you will:Work towards your professional qualification and registration with the CIEH Develop practical knowledge, skills, and competencies to become a fully qualified Environmental Health Practitioner Support the delivery of the Council’s statutory and non-statutory environmental health functions, policies, and strategic objectives Promote regulatory compliance among landlords, food businesses, and other duty holders through targeted education, advice, interventions, and enforcement where necessary Respond to and investigate complaints and service requests across a range of Environmental Health matters, including housing standards, food safety, environmental protection, and public health Liaise with internal departments and external agencies such as the FSA, HSE, DEFRA, EA, MHCLG, police, and fire services to deliver a joined-up approach to public protection and safety. Ealing has excellent transport links, being easily accessible by car and public transport. Ealing Broadway station is ten minutes’ walk from our offices and is served by both London Underground and Great Western overland train lines. If you use your vehicle for work, free parking is available at our offices. If you are looking to start your career in a fast-paced environment where you will be supported to learn and exercise the full range of enforcement powers across Environmental Health Services, then this is the role for you. A part of this role involves a one-off project to provide an advisory and support service to food businesses in Southall to improve their Food Hygiene Rating. You will be expected to: Carry out the full range of food and health and safety work including investigation, inspection, enforcement, and advisory services Within 6 months, carry out a food advisory and support service to food businesses in Southall to improve their Food Hygiene Rating What we are offering: Mentored training and development towards full qualification and registration Exposure to a broad range of environmental health work in a vibrant London borough Opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects that improve community wellbeing Supportive and experienced team to help you grow professionally Applicants must hold or be about to obtain a CIEH-accredited qualification in Environmental Health at a minimum of Level 6 (e.g., BSc, MSc, or Level 6 Apprenticeship). What we are looking for in you: A passion for Environmental Health work A highly motivated team player The potential to develop into a high-caliber Environmental Health Officer Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Self-discipline and the ability to work independently Ability to learn quickly and put new skills into practice This post is subject to Ealing Council’s enhanced vetting process. You must have the right to work in the UK; evidence will be requested at the interview stage. It is an exciting time to join Ealing Council. If you wish to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, we look forward to hearing from you. We have made this website accessible; use the accessibility widget to suit your needs. Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We promote equality of opportunity, fairness, and inclusivity. We welcome applications from all residents, especially early-career and underrepresented professionals in our workforce. Note: The position is for two years. External applicants will receive a fixed-term contract; Ealing Council employees can opt for a secondment. Employees must ensure a secondment release form is signed by their line manager and emailed before the application deadline.#J-18808-Ljbffr