Environmental Health Apprentice

tower Hamlets • Apprenticeship • London, England, United Kingdom • £31.09k - £31.35k / year • 4d ago

About The Role
Environmental Health Apprentice (2 Posts)

Regulatory Services | Communities Directorate | Public Protection Integrated Enforcement Division

Tower Hamlets Council is recruiting two Environmental Health Apprentices to join our dynamic our Regulatory Service.

Benefits and Allowances:
- An opportunity to access a fully funded Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship in Environmental Health with Middlesex University
- Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) accredited qualification.
- Successful completion will enable you to carry out the full range of duties of an Environmental Health officer.
- 27 days annual leave per year
- Discounts and savings with major retailers and leisure services
The role:

Tower Hamlets is pleased to offer a role as an Environmental Health Apprentice in our Regulatory Service Department. You will be working in a diverse community with a range of challenges and rewards. Do you have what it takes to join as an apprentice working with local communities, businesses, the council and partners to protect public health and improve health outcomes in Tower Hamlets? Are you passionate about health improvements at the population or community level, assessing and carrying out enforcement and advisory functions to reduce the risk of disease and ill-health by improving health and wellbeing?

‘Environmental Health encompasses all of the external factors that affect human health and wellbeing’ CIEH; including health and safety, food safety, environmental protection (noise and pollution), health and housing and public health. Not sure what a job in Environmental Health involves? Watch this video: Environmental Health - More than a job - YouTube

Start building your future with an apprenticeship; this is your chance to receive excellent training and personal development from Environmental Health Officers and the Regulatory Services Department. Our Apprenticeship scheme provides a perfect way to earn a wage while you gain vital work experience and a nationally recognised qualification. You will be fully supported and mentored through your apprenticeship and be given protected time to attend training and complete your course work. The scheme is designed for people who are living and entitled to work in England and are not in full-time education.

As an apprentice, you will:
- Join the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health and work as part of a national workforce that strives to help people, communities and businesses to maximise their potential to protect public health and wellbeing.
- Work within all teams assisting officers within Health & Housing, Food Safety, Environmental Protection (noise and pollution) and Health & Safety & Licensing team.
- Learn the skills necessary to develop the core competencies to become a qualified Environmental Health Officer from experts in the field, both in theory and practice.
- Combine traditional academic learning with work-based learning through employment in Environmental Health role.
- Complete professional portfolio and interview to become an Environmental Health Practitioner via the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH), with the opportunity to work here at Tower Hamlets as an fully qualified officer.
Requirements:
- Resident of Tower Hamlets
- Entitled to work in England
- GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above plus three additional GCSEs including a science subject
- Two A Levels with a minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points to include at least one A level in a science or technology subject, drawn from Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Nutrition, Food Science or similar or equivalent relevant experience in a local authority service
Application Details:

This post is open to the following types of applicants: External

All applications should be made via our online application system, no alternative forms of applications are accepted.

External applicants apply via the Council's website www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/careers
About Tower Hamlets
Tower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.

Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace – it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.

As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.

At Tower Hamlets Council, you’ll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places. If you’re looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.

External Advertising End DateExternal Advertising End Date:
24 Aug 2026
Internal Advertising End DateInternal Advertising End Date:
10 Aug 2026
All LocationsAll Locations:
Office
Contract TypeContract Type
Fixed term Contract
Pay, Benefits and SupplementsPay, Benefits and Supplements:
£31,086 - £31,350 (Grade C)