Job Description

About the role
Title:
Environmental Health Postgraduate Program - Belfast
Location:
Remote
Department:
Consulting
Job Description:
UK Environmental Health Graduate Training Academy
​Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Full time, permanent
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Start: as soon as possible
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Competitive salary
Kick-start your career in environmental health and become a CIEH Registered Environmental Health Practitioner through Shield Safety's Environmental Health Graduate Training Academy.
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Ready to launch your career in Environmental Health? Join
Shield Security
, a multi-award-winning consultancy. We are passionate about shaping the future of food safety, health and safety, and we want you to be a part of it.
As a Graduate Environmental Health Professional (EHP), you will begin 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 technology, training opportunities, real-world exposure to food safety and health and safety to set you apart, and industry-leading mentors.
Why start your career with us?
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Accelerated professional development
You will join a structured development program designed to support and accelerate your journey to becoming a fully registered EHP. With progression paths towards roles such as
team manager
or
Senior Security Consultant
, your potential has no limits.
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Get to work on food, health and safety
Specializing in the hospitality and retail sectors, you will work directly with businesses across the UK, delivering security solutions that really matter.
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Technology that makes you smarter, not busier
Our industry-leading audit upload tool helps you focus on quality over paperwork. Freeing you to do the real work.
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Work with renowned clients
From Tesco and ME! From Sushi to DFS to Interstate Hotels, you'll help top brands raise the bar in food and health safety.
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Variety beyond daily work
It will not be limited to audits. You'll be involved in delivering training, consulting projects and even industry research that helps shape the future of environmental health.
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Build Strong Industrial Networks
Collaborate with leading organizations such as CIEH, FSA and FSS, and stay at the forefront of environmental health policies and practices.
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Join an award-winning team
Twice named Compliance Consultancy of the Year, we are known for doing things differently and doing them well.
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What we are looking for:
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To be successful in this role, you must:
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Have (or be close to completing) an accredited Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Health
Be enthusiastic about food safety and health and safety.
Have strong communication skills (written and verbal).
Have a full and valid UK driving license.
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What's in it for you?
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We believe in investing in our people from day one. Some of the benefits for our colleagues include:
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33 days of vacation (including holidays), increasing with the service + option to purchase 5 additional days
Flexible working including remote and flextime options
Health care plan that covers dental care, vision care, physical therapy, hospital stays and more
5% employer pension contribution
Employee Assistance Program and Wellness App
Extensive maternity/paternity leave
Continuing training, CPD and clear progression paths
A personalized induction to help you get up and running
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About shield security
We have been leading the way in Food Safety and Health and Safety for over 20 years. Trusted by hundreds of businesses, from independents to national brands, we're proud to make every day safer. With a 90% client retention rate and a culture of innovation, you'll join a consultancy that doesn't just deliver. We configure them.
Ready to apply?
Start making a difference today
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This is more than graduate work. It's an opportunity to start a meaningful career in Environmental Health with a team that truly cares about your development.
Click
Apply now
to submit your request,
and someone from our team will be in touch to discuss next steps.
Questions? Send us an email to
[email protected]