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Job Details CompanyJob DetailsEnvironmental Health Officer Apprenticeship – 2 Posts AvailableWe are offering an exciting opportunity to start your career in environmental health through our four-year, earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship programme. This role combines practical, hands-on experience with academic study, leading to a fully funded degree in Environmental Health.As an apprentice, you will work closely with our experienced Environmental Health team, gaining real-world experience in areas such as food safety, housing conditions, pollution control, and health and safety. You will carry out inspections, assist with investigations, and engage with local businesses and residents.You will be expected to manage your own case load and attend Wolverhampton University one day a week as part of your studies.We’re Looking ForHighly motivated individuals with strong communication skills and a genuine interest in protecting public health and the environment For this apprenticeship programme applicants are required to have Maths and English GCSE grade 4/C or above and to have achieved one of the following admission conditions: A Levels - grades CCC or above (predicted grades may be considered) BTEC Extended Diploma – grades MMM or above Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (96 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at merit) A full driving licence and access to a vehicle, as travel across the borough is required.What We OfferA structured training programme leading to a professional qualification. A competitive salary throughout the apprenticeship. 30 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays). Flexible working arrangements where possible. 37 hours per week.This is a unique opportunity to build a long-term, meaningful career in environmental health. If you’re ready to learn, grow, and make a difference, we encourage you to apply.Salary: Grade £25,584 – £27,269 (depending on experience)Location: 3-5 St James’s Road, Dudley, DY1 1HZAlthough most work is undertaken in core office hours you will be expected to work flexibly and routinely outside of core office hours to ensure service delivery.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and a DBS check.If you would like to have an informal chat about this position, please contact Lucy Tromans 01384 817053.Interviews for these posts are to be held during week commencing 14th July 2025.So that we can demonstrate Dudley’s commitment to diversity and inclusion and to improve bias in the recruitment process that could create barriers for candidates. Your personal data will be anonymised when you apply, to ensure that you comply with our anonymisation process, please ensure you have removed your name and date of birth from any attachments prior to uploading them to your application.Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough.All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.If you require support completing an online or paper application form and or interview techniques, please contact Dudley Adult and Community Learning on 01384 818 143 or who can support with Digital Skills and Job Applications.If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via you are experiencing a problem whilst applying for a position, please follow the link below to the WM Jobs Help Page in the first instance the WM Jobs Help Page does not resolve your issue then please contact the HR Resourcing Team via Council will check the information that you have provided against any details already held for accuracy and completeness. The Council will check, share and cross match your information both internally within the council and with external organisations to protect public funds and prevent or detect crime, only where the law allows us to do so.The Council’s full Privacy and Disclaimer Statement can be accessed on the website at We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applicationsAttached documentsApprentice EHO JDPS June 2025.docBenefits ListCompanyTop tip when applying – As we’ve got a new recruitment system the application process has changed a little and we hope you’ll like it!You’ll first need to register and create a profile the first time you apply.Creating your profile will enable you do things such as track your application progress, view emails you’ve received from us and manage communication preferences, manage your interview bookings and offer information if successful.About Dudley CouncilIt’s an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve.At Dudley Council we have a ‘one council’ ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities.We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of ‘Forge a Future for all’ .ukWe ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities. We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves.In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residentsWe want to leave a legacy of a better future for the borough that reflects Dudley borough’s potential and harnesses the ambitions of the people we serve. For more information see our Council Plan , Dudley Borough Vision for 2030, Forging a Future for All .uk and key information about the borough and its communities at All about Dudley Borough foCompany InfoWebsite811300LocationDudley Metropolitan Borough CouncilCouncil HousePriory RoadDudleyWest MidlandsDY1 1HFUnited Kingdom#J-18808-Ljbffr