Our mentoring scheme is designed to support and develop members at key stages in their careers. It fosters a relationship between the mentor and mentee, aimed at personal and professional growth - benefiting both parties.

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Why become a mentor?

As a mentor, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the careers of others, give back to the profession and be recognised as an expert in your field. Mentoring also offers the chance to enhance your leadership and coaching skills while gaining fresh perspectives and ideas.

Benefits for mentees

For mentees, mentorship provides valuable insights and guidance from professionals who have successfully navigated the challenges you may face. Whether you’re just starting or looking to advance your career, a mentor can help you achieve success.

Mentoring opportunities

This mentoring opportunity is designed for members on the Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP) Pathway. The focus is on supporting the EHP students through their journey to becoming a Registered Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP).

Who should mentor?

Recently qualified EHPs, student training officers or professionals with experience in training student EHPs, or any EHP/EHO with a passion for helping the next generation of practitioners can be a mentor.

The role of a mentor

Mentors will guide students through their EHP Portfolio, provide career advice, and help them navigate their first environmental health job. This complements any support they may receive from their employer.

Mentorship duration

The mentorship is expected to be no longer than 12 months. Mentees will likely be starting on their EHP Portfolio when they are allocated a mentor and the mentorship will continue through to its completion and in preparation for the CIEH Professional Discussion. Mentees may already have or may be seeking employment during this period.

Our Career confidence mentoring programme offers more informal support to members who are within five years of EHP registration. It is an opportunity to build a professional relationship with a more experienced CIEH member.

The role of the mentor

Career confidence mentors act as a sounding board, providing advice, sharing experiences and boosting the confidence of their mentees. They offer guidance throughout their mentee’s journey in the environmental health profession

Who should mentor?

Ideal mentors are approachable, supportive and proactive about their development. They should be senior or experienced CIEH members who are willing to share their knowledge and dedicate time to nurturing a ‘friendship-style’ mentoring relationship.

If you're passionate about helping others grow and want to volunteer as a mentor, this is your chance to make a difference in someone’s career while enriching your own.

Is a Career confidence mentor right for me?

If you are looking for guidance and support from someone who’s been there before, request a mentor and gain valuable insights to help you thrive in your career.

Grace Dada
"My mentor Rhys provided both the critical insight and steady guidance that enabled me to navigate and refine my portfolio with confidence. I like to regard him as the defining “extra” within my efforts, turning it into something extraordinary and helping me achieve a distinction grade. Big hats to mentors like Rhys, who give their time and share their expertise to make a genuine difference and real impact in real people."
Grace Dada – Mentee
Rhys Thomas
"I have found mentoring highly enriching and rewarding. And, when I found out Grace had passed with distinction, it was a bit of good news in a week otherwise filled with the complicated challenges Environmental Health Teams can face. So it was a nice “grounding” moment. It was a pleasure to play a small supporting role in Grace’s career progress and I wish her the very best for her future endeavours."
Rhys Thomas – Mentor

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If you're passionate about helping others grow and want to volunteer as a mentor, become a mentor today to enrich both your mentee’s career and your own.

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