Environmental Health Student; Health & Wellbeing

Overview

Plus 19% employer pension contribution

Real Living Wage £13.45 per hour

1 x Temporary for 12 months, 37 hours per week

Start date 1 September 2026 ending 31 August 2027

Location:

Mossley Mill (may be required to work at any Council) and this is an office-based position; remote working is unavailable.

To protect and promote the health and wellbeing of those who live in, work in, and visit the Borough and to contribute to their quality of life.

• Contribute to the effective delivery of the Environmental Health service by assisting the Environmental Health Team to deliver the objectives set out in the Environmental Health Business Plan.
• Identifying information needs within businesses and residential communities relating to Environmental Health matters.
• Assisting Environmental Health staff with visiting commercial and domestic properties to assess compliance with Environmental Health legislation.
• Devising, planning and participating in training and information campaigns to promote awareness of legislative requirements and health issues.

Please note that the panel will use ONLY the information provided on the application form for shortlisting. Therefore, you MUST demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria as set out in the specification for the post.

The recruitment process will assess the suitability of the candidates against the requirements for the post including the 4 competencies identified in the Competence Framework for Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council.

A copy of the Competency framework is attached for information.

A reserve list will be created for this post for a 4 week period and if this post becomes available within 4 weeks it will be offered to reserve candidates in order of merit.

Note:

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council operates a paper free recruitment and selection process. All communication relating to your application will be sent to the email address that you have provided during login.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS 30 JANUARY 2026 AT 12 NOON.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is committed to appointing on merit, seeking candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds and taking full account of equal opportunities.

To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.