Trainee Environmental Health Practitioner

37 hours per week

This role is office-based; however, it also offers some agile or remote working.

Trainee role including completion of Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship – BSc (Hons) Environmental Health via employment at the Isle of Wight Council

Do you want more than just a job?

Are you ready to earn while you learn and build a meaningful career in Environmental Health?

Isle of Wight Council is proud to offer an exciting opportunity to join our Environmental Health Team as an Apprentice Environmental Health Practitioner, undertaking a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship while gaining valuable hands-on experience across a wide range of Environmental Health disciplines.

This position offers the chance to study for a BSc (Hons) Environmental Health with the University Centre Weston, commencing September 2026, while earning a salary and developing the practical skills required to become a fully qualified Environmental Health Practitioner.

About the Apprenticeship

This 48-month (four-year) apprenticeship combines academic learning with workplace training. You will attend taught university sessions on a part-time basis, and when not in lectures you will work as part of the Environmental Health Team, with opportunities to gain experience across other service areas that support functions, including:

Building on your academic learning, you will be supported by experienced professionals to develop the practical competencies, confidence, and professional judgement needed to succeed in this career.

On successful completion of the degree programme, you will be eligible to gain professional status as an Environmental Health Officer.

What You’ll Be Doing

As an Apprentice Environmental Health Practitioner, your work will be varied, challenging, and impactful.

You will

Inspect a diverse range of food premises and commercial businesses

Investigate complaints and service requests from residents and businesses

Provide advice, support, and guidance to help improve standards and compliance

Work collaboratively with partner agencies and stakeholders

Support enforcement activities, including participation in legal proceedings where required

Travel island-wide (milage expenses provided) to carry out inspections, investigations, and monitoring

Every day is different, and your work will play a vital role in protecting the health, safety, and wellbeing of residents, visitors, and businesses across the Isle of Wight.

Salary Progression

Starting salary

Grade 7 – up to £30,024 per annum

Progression to

Grade 10 – up to £40,787 per annum once fully qualified

This apprenticeship is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to invest in a long-term, secure, and valued profession, whether at the start of their career or as a career change.

About You

To thrive in this role, you will be

Enthusiastic, committed, and motivated to succeed

A strong team player with the confidence to work independently

Analytical, methodical, and attentive to detail

A clear and professional communicator, both written and verbal

Comfortable building constructive relationships with businesses and the wider community

Able to approach problem-solving with a considerate yet assertive mindset

Resilient and unfazed by new or unexpected challenges

Essential Entry Requirements

3 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications at grade C or above

At least one A Level must be in a science subject

Why Choose Environmental Health?

Environmental Health is a dynamic and vital profession where your skills will always be in demand. This role offers challenge, variety, and the satisfaction of making a real difference every day — supported by a council that values learning, development, and public service.

Interested?

While training for this role you will be required to undertake the Environmental Health Practitioner (integrated degree) apprenticeship, more details about this qualification can be found at: https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0714-v1-0

Further information can be found at: Environmental Health Practitioner BSc (Hons) (Degree Apprenticeship) - University Centre Weston.

If you’re ready to invest in your future and embark on a fulfilling and sustainable career with Isle of Wight Council, we’d love to hear from you.

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