The UK Environmental Health Graduate Training Academy

Shield Safety Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Graduate Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP). This full-time role offers a supportive pathway to registration with the CIEH, along with innovative training opportunities. The successful candidate will engage in audits for top-tier clients and participate in industry research. Ideal for graduates with a relevant degree and a passion for food and health safety, including a valid UK driving licence.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous maternity/paternity leave

Ongoing training and CPD

Qualifications

• Must have or be close to completing a BSc or MSc in Environmental Health.
• Enthusiastic about food safety and health & safety.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Must hold a full and valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support to complete CIEH EHP Portfolio and become a Registered EHP.
• Involvement in training delivery and consultancy projects.
• Participate in industry research related to Environmental Health.

Skills

Food safety

Health and safety

Strong communication skills

Enthusiasm

Education

Accredited BSc or MSc in Environmental Health

Job description

The UK Environmental Health Graduate Training Academy

Graduate Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP) - The UK Environmental Health Graduate Training Academy

North West | Full Time, Permanent | Start: ASAP | Competitive Salary

As a Graduate Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP), you’ll start your journey on the Pathway to Registration, receiving full support to complete your CIEH EHP Portfolio and become a Registered EHP – plus access to innovative tech, training opportunities, real-world exposure in food safety and health and safety to set you apart, and industry-leading mentors.

Tech That Makes You Smarter, Not Busier
Our industry-leading Audit Upload Tool helps you focus on quality over paperwork—freeing you up to do the real work.

Work With Big-Name Clients
From Tesco and YO! Sushi to DFS and Interstate Hotels, you’ll help top-tier brands raise the bar in food and health safety.

Variety Beyond the Day Job
You won’t just do audits. You’ll get involved in training delivery, consultancy projects, and even industry research that helps shape the future of Environmental Health.

Build Strong Industry Networks
Collaborate with leading organisations like CIEH, FSA, and FSS, and stay on the cutting edge of Environmental Health policy and practice.

Join an Award-Winning Team
Twice named Compliance Consultancy of the Year, we’re known for doing things differently—and doing them well.

• Have (or be close to completing) an accredited BSc or MSc in Environmental Health
• Be enthusiastic about food safety and health and safety
• Have strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Hold a full and valid UK driving licence
• Employee Assistance Programme & wellbeing app
• Generous maternity/paternity leave
• Ongoing training, CPD, and clear progression pathways
• A bespoke induction to help you hit the ground running