Undergraduate Apprentice - Environmental Health Officer in Norwich

Location: Norwich

Application Deadline: Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: 4-Year Fixed-Term

Salary: £25,948 - £28,552 (includes RLW uplift)

We have a great opportunity for an individual to join us and undertake academic, practical, and professional training to become a fully qualified Environmental Health Officer and work as an apprentice to gain experience across all core areas of environmental health practice. You will be expected to study for your Level 6 Environmental Health Bachelor of Science degree course alongside your day-to-day role; for which you will be given study time during your working hours.

As an apprentice, you’ll work across a broad range of environmental health areas—including Housing Standards, Food Safety and Licensing, Community and Environmental Protection, and Public Health. On successful completion of the programme, you’ll achieve professional status as an Environmental Health Practitioner, accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH). Working under the supervision of experienced council officers throughout the apprenticeship, you will apply learning to real situations and contribute to protecting and promoting the health, safety, and wellbeing of local people, communities, and the environment.

The successful applicant will be good at managing their time to meet deadlines and have the ability to communicate effectively with a range of people. You will be able to monitor and manage performance to achieve objectives. You will also need to meet the minimum entry requirements for this Environmental Health (Apprenticeship) Bachelor of Science degree apprenticeship with the University of Suffolk commencing January 2027.

This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of the Environmental Health Skills Network, a collaborative initiative bringing together organisations from across the public and private sectors. You will have the opportunity to take part in work placements with other network partners, providing valuable insight into a range of Environmental Health environments and broadening your professional experience. Through studying alongside fellow Environmental Health apprentices from across the consortium, you will become part of a supportive peer network, enabling the sharing of knowledge, experiences, and learning throughout the programme. This collaborative approach helps develop a broader understanding of the Environmental Health profession while building strong professional connections across the sector.

Minimum entry requirements for apprenticeships in England include: English and maths at Level 2 (GCSE 4 and above / A-C). If you have not previously achieved these grades, or if you are unable to provide evidence of the qualifications, then you may need to complete these qualifications during your apprenticeship training. Educated to A level or equivalent in scientific subjects meeting the entrance requirements for University of Suffolk Environmental Health (Apprenticeship) Bachelor of Science degree course. As this is a Level 6 Environmental Health Officer degree apprenticeship, you should not already possess substantial skills or qualifications of the same level or higher in this subject. You must be a citizen of the UK or European Economic Area (EEA), or have lived in the UK or EEA for the past 3 consecutive years and have a Right to work in the UK.

We offer flexible working hours for most office-based roles, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. As part of our team, you will enjoy a range of employee benefits, including free onsite parking, employee discounts, a competitive holiday allowance, wellbeing initiatives, and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. You will be joining a progressive and supportive organisation that is committed to making a positive impact on the communities we serve.

If you are an external applicant, please apply via our website. For internal applicants, please apply via the internal website found through the job portal on Connect.

The Councils reserve the right to close any and all vacancies at any time if there is judged to be a sufficient number of applications received. South Norfolk and Broadland Councils are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and all applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate checks for the position, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.