Location
Liverpool

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£31,022 - £35,412 per year

About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Commercial team at Liverpool City Council as a Graduate Environmental Health Officer. This fixed-term role is designed for graduates to gain practical experience and complete the CIEH Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP) portfolio within 24 months. You will be at the heart of a passionate and dynamic department critical to delivering the Council's services. The role involves a wide range of regulatory functions including food hygiene inspections, reactive and proactive health and safety enforcement, infectious disease controls, complaint investigations, sampling, and project work. You will take responsibility for your own ward area and have the opportunity to apply your professional skills and knowledge to improve standards across the city. Liverpool is a vibrant city with engaged communities, rich culture, affordable housing, good schools, and beautiful green spaces, offering a rewarding environment to work and make a positive impact.

Our Offer
At least 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 32 days after 5 years' service (pro rata if part time). Agile working options with a "Flexibility First" approach. Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with an option to join the Additional Voluntary Contributions Scheme. Access to a wide range of high-quality learning and progression opportunities. Health and wellbeing support including an Employee Assistance Programme. Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes. Salary sacrifice car lease scheme. Family friendly policies with enhanced leave. Discounted gym memberships and an employee volunteering scheme.

Experience
Recent graduate with an accredited Environmental Health Degree (BSc, MSc or equivalent). No prior professional experience required but a strong willingness to learn and develop is essential.

About you
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Investigative and analytical approach to work. Effective team working skills. Driven, dynamic, and motivated to deliver the best outcomes for local communities. Commitment to public service and improving standards through proportionate, risk-based enforcement.

Qualifications
Accredited Environmental Health Degree (BSc, MSc or equivalent) required to undertake the CIEH EHP portfolio. Eligibility to work in the UK is essential prior to employment commencement.