Graduate Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP) – The UK Environmental Health Graduate Training Academy
Kick-Start Your Career in Environmental Health
Ready to launch your career in Environmental Health? Join Shield Safety, a multi-award-winning consultancy. We’re passionate about shaping the future of food safety and health and safety — and we want you to be a part of it.
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, and industry-leading mentors.
Fast-Tracked Career Development: Join a structured development programme designed to support and accelerate your journey to becoming a fully registered EHP. Progression paths into roles such as Team Manager or Principal Safety Consultant are available.
Get Hands‑On in Food & Health and Safety: Specialising in the hospitality and retail sectors, you’ll work directly with businesses across the UK, delivering safety solutions that really matter.
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 such as CIEH, FSA, and FSS, and stay on the cutting edge of Environmental Health policy and practice.
What We’re Looking For:
* 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.
What’s In It for You?
* 33 days’ holiday (incl. Bank Holidays), increasing with service + option to buy 5 extra days.
* Flexible working including remote and flexi‑time options.
* Healthcare plan covering dental, eyecare, physio, hospital stays & more.
* 5% employer pension contribution.
* 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.
Start Making a Difference Today
This is more than a graduate job—it’s a chance to launch a meaningful career in Environmental Health with a team that genuinely cares about your development.
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