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 for an Environmental Health Practitioner (Integrated Degree Apprenticeship) with the University of Suffolk. The course commences in September 2026, (start date to be confirmed), although we may require you to join us in August, to begin the onboarding prior to start date of the course. On days when you are not attending taught classes, you will work in the team supporting all the environmental health functions. These include food safety, health and safety at work, public health, housing and environmental protection.
Building on the taught knowledge of the degree, you will develop the practical skills of an Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP), 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 EHP.
If you are successful at the interview stage please note it will be a condition of any employment offer that you are accepted onto the degree programme by the University of Suffolk. Support will be provided, at this stage, to liaise with the university for the application.
As part of the apprenticeship package, the degree tuition fees are fully funded by the employer, meaning you will not require a tuition fee loan. You will also earn a salary while you study, as well as having your core travel expenses to attend University funded by the employer.
You can find out more about the apprenticeship degree programme by visiting Environmental Health Practitioner (Integrated Degree Apprenticeship) | University of Suffolk
The salary for an apprentice ranges from £14,567 to £23,557 depending on age.
The successful candidate will be:
- Looking for a career where they can make a difference to peoples’ health and the environment
- Able to cope with the academic demands of the study for an honours degree while working to develop their practical skills
- Highly motivated and organised, with excellent time management skills
- An excellent communicator
The successful candidate will have:
- An investigative and analytical approach
- Strong IT skills and be able to produce clear reports and case records
Application Information
Please note this role is based at North Norfolk District Offices with the requirement for site visits around the district. Attendance will be required at the campus of the University of Suffolk which is based in Ipswich. On this basis the postholder will need to have daily access to a vehicle.
Closing Date
11.59pm on 1st July 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applicants.
Interviews
Week commencing the 6th July 2026
Get in Touch
For an informal discussion, please contact Mike Coates Public Protection Team Leader:
[email protected] :
North Norfolk is a fantastic place to live, work and visit. It covers 360 sq miles of coastal and rural environment, with over 100,000 people living in 120 distinct communities. Our district is one of England's top holiday destinations and a place where people positively choose to live.
We're committed to promoting equality of opportunity for the people and communities of North Norfolk. We respect and value differences in our district and across our workforce, and we want everyone to feel included and able to play their part in making North Norfolk a great place to live, learn, work and visit. Our coast and environment are extremely important to us.
Recognising that North Norfolk faces a very real threat from climate change, the Council has declared a climate emergency. We have developed a Net Zero strategy to support our ambitions and all staff have a role to play in meeting our carbon reduction targets.
We have a supportive culture that enables our people to learn and grow through attending courses, e-learning, and their daily job roles. We provide excellent opportunities for communication through updates from Directors and the Chief Executive. Our onsite recognised union is UNISON.
Our Cromer office is clean, modern and light, with onsite lunchtime catering and free onsite parking. As one of the largest employers in the district, we offer several benefits to all our employees:
- employee assistance program
- discounts portal
- salary sacrifice schemes (bikes, home electricals and EV car leasing - available after completion of probation period).
You will also enjoy:
- a good work-life balance, with many roles following our hybrid approach to work (if your role supports hybrid working, all we ask is that you have a stable and reliable internet connection)
- 25 days' holiday per year, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service (assuming the role is full-time)
- access to an excellent local government pension scheme based on your local authority career average earnings
We encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
