We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.The Food and Safety Team is responsible for administering all requirements under food and health and safety law including inspections, complaint investigations, and accident investigations. We have a great team spirit evidenced by regular development opportunities, low staff turnover and low sickness rates.We are based within the city centre, in the One Friargate office building across the way from Coventry train station. Our ValuesIn line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.Our Values are:Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.What is the job role?You will undertake the Level 6 Apprenticeship standard in Environmental Health. This is a unique opportunity to study for a degree while earning a salary and gaining practical skills by working as a member of the Environmental Health Team. You will study BSc (Hons) Environmental Health with the University of Wolverhampton and commencing September 2025 and on days when not attending taught classes, you will work in the Food and Safety Team and have opportunities to work in other teams who support Environmental Health functions. These include Community Safety, Housing and Environmental Protection. Building on the taught knowledge of the degree, you will develop the practical skills of an Environmental Health Officer while learning from and supporting experienced professionals. Upon successful completion of the four-year degree programme, you would have the opportunity to gain professional status as an Environmental Health Officer.It will be a condition of any employment offer that you are accepted onto the degree programme by the University of Wolverhampton. As part of the apprenticeship package, the degree tuition fees are fully funded by Coventry City Council, meaning you will not require a tuition fee loan. You will also earn a salary while you study. Further information for this apprenticeship can be found on:https://www.wlv.ac.uk/ You will undertake the Level 6 Apprenticeship standard in Environmental Health.This apprenticeship role is a fixed term contract for 4 years in line with the length of the apprenticeship training.Who are we looking for?The successful candidate will be:Looking for a career where they can make a difference to peoples’ health and the environmentAble to cope with the academic demands of the study for an honours degree while working to develop their practical skillsHighly motivated and organised, with excellent time management skillsAn excellent communicator and influencerThe successful candidate will have:An investigative and analytical approachStrong IT skills and be able to produce clear reports and case recordsAn alignment with Coventry City Council’s behaviours and values A valid driving licence is desirable as you will be required to travel to various locations across the city.For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mr Pardip Mohan, Principal Environmental Health Officer, Telephone 024 7697 1165, email Pardip.Mohan@Coventry.Gov.Uk When applying for this you will be asked to provide a personal statement. Please ensure that you include information on the following in your application: 1. Your opinion on a current topical Environmental Health issue2. Why do you consider yourself suited for a career in Environmental Health If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:Members of the Armed Forces and veteransAre currently in care or have previously been in careIf you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health conditionFor full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.Closing date: 26th May 2025Pre-interview date (Virtual): 5th June 2025 Interview date: (Face-to-face): 19th June 2025Did you know that there is support available to help you with your application?If you would like support in completing your application or have any questions about our recruitment and selection processes, help is available at The Job Shop.We would recommend that all applicants take advantage of this service in order to maximise the chances of being shortlisted.Address: West Orchard Way, Coventry CV1 1FYPhone: 024 7678 5740Email: jobshop@coventry.gov.uk Website: http://www.coventry.gov.uk/jobshopAbout CoventryCoventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards & benefits package which includes:Flexible working arrangementsAn outstanding local government pension schemeGreat opportunities to develop with access to accredited courses.Access to an award-winning Occupational Health ServiceSalary Sacrifice Scheme
