Overview
Salary: £23,556.55 pa
Shift hours: 37
You will undertake the Level 6 Apprenticeship standard in Environmental Health. This is a unique opportunity to study for a degree while earning a salary and gaining practical skills by working as a member of the Environmental Health Team. You will study BSc (Hons) Environmental Health with the University of Wolverhampton and commencing September 2025 and on days when not attending taught classes, you will work in the Food and Safety Team and have opportunities to work in other teams who support Environmental Health functions. These include Community Safety, Housing and Environmental Protection.
Building on the taught knowledge of the degree, you will develop the practical skills of an Environmental Health Officer while learning from and supporting experienced professionals. Upon successful completion of the four-year degree programme, you would have the opportunity to gain professional status as an Environmental Health Officer.
It will be a condition of any employment offer that you are accepted onto the degree programme by the University of Wolverhampton.
As part of the apprenticeship package, the degree tuition fees are fully funded by Coventry City Council, meaning you will not require a tuition fee loan. You will also earn a salary while you study.
Further information for this apprenticeship can be found on:https://www.wlv.ac.uk/
You will undertake the Level 6 Apprenticeship standard in Environmental Health.
This apprenticeship role is a fixed term contract for 4 years in line with the length of the apprenticeship training.
The successful candidate will be:
- Looking for a career where they can make a difference to peoples’ health and the environment
- Able to cope with the academic demands of the study for an honours degree while working to develop their practical skills
- Highly motivated and organised, with excellent time management skills
- An excellent communicator and influencer
The successful candidate will have:
- An investigative and analytical approach
- Strong IT skills and be able to produce clear reports and case records
- An alignment with Coventry City Council’s behaviours and values
- A valid driving licence is desirable as you will be required to travel to various locations across the city.
- For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mr Pardip Mohan, Principal Environmental Health Officer, Telephone 024 7697 1165, email Pardip.Mohan@Coventry.Gov.Uk
When applying for this you will be asked to provide a personal statement. Please ensure that you include information on the following in your application:
1. Your opinion on a current topical Environmental Health issue
2. Why do you consider yourself suited for a career in Environmental Health
If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme – As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you’ll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled ‘Coventry City Council Application Process’. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.
Closing date: 26th May 2025
Pre-interview date (Virtual): 5th June 2025
Interview date: (Face-to-face): 19th June 2025
Did you know that there is support available to help you with your application?
If you would like support in completing your application or have any questions about our recruitment and selection processes, help is available at The Job Shop.
We would recommend that all applicants take advantage of this service in order to maximise the chances of being shortlisted.
Address: West Orchard Way, Coventry CV1 1FY
Phone: 024 7678 5740
Email: jobshop@coventry.gov.uk
Website: http://www.coventry.gov.uk/jobshop
Reference: coventrycc/TP/131447/11042
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