Trainee Environmental Protection Officer
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
24/03/2023
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 16/04/2023 23:59
Job Category:
Apprenticeships
Employment Location:
Stockton-on-Tees
Further Information
Are you looking to kickstart your career? Would you like the opportunity to gain practical skills, a formal qualification and earn at the same time?
As part of the Council’s Annual Apprenticeship Program, we have an amazing career development opportunity to gain work experience whilst studying towards a Regulatory Compliance qualification. We take pride in being a great place to work, where staff are valued, trusted and supported to make a positive contribution at work. We are looking for someone who wants to make a difference, to serve the people of our borough, and who is committed to their own development.
As an Trainee Environmental Protection Officer, you will gain valuable work experience to support our residents to live and work in safe healthy environments. Working alongside experienced colleagues in the Environmental Health Team you will spend your time out in the community working with local businesses and member of the public developing your knowledge and skills to carrying out a range of inspections and providing education on Public Nuisance, Statutory Nuisance, Animal Welfare, and Pest Control as well as much more.
This role will require some out of hours work on evenings and weekends and the ability to or willingness to work towards independent travel around the borough (via car, bus or other modes of transport) would be essential.
To be shortlisted for interview you will need to demonstrate in your application:
• Level 3 qualification or above (e.g. A-levels / BTECs)
• GCSE (or equivalent) English Language, Maths and a Science subject at Grade C / 4 or above
• Effective communication skills - listening, spoken and written
• Ability to analyse, interpret and present data and solve problems in a logical manner
• A team player who is not afraid to try something new
• Commitment to own personal and professional development
APPRENTICESHIP QUALIFICATION:
You will be given appropriate paid time off work, to attend training and work towards completion of the Regulatory Compliance Officer – Level 4 apprenticeship qualification
We offer a competitive salary, generous annual leave, local government pension and access to a number of other benefits like discounts at high street and online retailers, health & wellbeing support including access to mental health wellbeing support and physiotherapy services.
And that’s not all – We also offer a degree of flexible working with the opportunity of working from home in line with the Council’s Flexible Working Policy, following completion of a 6 month probationary period.
Interested? Here’s what to do next:
For an informal discussion about this amazing opportunity – contact Stephen Donaghy our Environmental Health Service Manager by email: Stephen.Donaghy@stockton.gov.uk or call 01642 526830.
If you are ready to apply, please complete and submit the online application by Sunday 16th April 2023. Ensure you provide detail in your personal statement as to how you meet the essential criteria outline in the advert and person specification
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email after the closing date for notification from ‘DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK’. All communication will also appear in the ‘My Messages’ section of your North East Jobs account.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.