Student Environmental Health Officer

Apprentice Environmental Health Officer

Environmental Health and Licensing Service.

Plymouth City Council is offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Environmental Health and Licensing team as an Apprentice Environmental Health Officer.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a fully funded Level 6 Environmental Health Practitioner degree (apprenticeship route) whilst gaining invaluable hands on experience across a range of environmental health functions.

• undertake an accredited university programme leading to a recognised environmental health qualification
• support a wide range of environmental health activities including inspections, investigations and enforcement work
• respond to customer enquiries and provide advice to residents and businesses
• assist in the investigation of statutory breached including preparing case notes and evidence gathering
• develop the knowledge and competencies required to become a fully qualified Environmental Health Officer

You will gain experience across multiple areas of environmental health, working on cases ranging from routine inspections or investigations to more complex cases, depending on your developing skills and competence.

• is passionate about public health, safety and environmental protection,
• has excellent written and verbal communication skills, professional attitude and customer focused
• has good attention to detail, and understanding of IT
• is motivated and organised to manage work and study commitments
• has a full driving licence

You must have relevant qualifications to be able to secure a place on a suitable apprenticeship degree programme starting in September 2026.

Plymouth is a spectacular waterfront city which has a huge amount to offer, including an unrivalled lifestyle with its amazing green spaces, stunning waterfront and close proximity to some of the best beaches and landscapes in the UK, as well as all the advantages of a vibrant urban culture of a big city.

Plymouth City Council’s Environmental Health and Licensing Service work together with Public Health specialists focused on improving health inequalities in the city.

• Flexible working: a flexi-time scheme which enables you to enjoy a good work/life balance
• Local Government Pension Scheme: one of the largest public sector pension schemes in the UK which offers attractive employer contributions
• Employee discounts:
  You can take advantage of a range discounts

Plymouth is located in the heart of the South West and boasts affordable living, stunning scenery and historic landmarks. Britain's Oceans City, Plymouth is a great place to live, work and play.

We are a flexible employer and provide a variety of working arrangements tailored to the needs of each role.

Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, care experience, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation.

As part of our commitment to promoting equality we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, care experienced or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.

Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK

Plymouth City Council is proud to be an Age Friendly Employer. We encourage applications from talented people at every stage of their career.

Closing date:
Sunday 16 August 2026