We are committed to raising the profile of environmental health and promoting it as a great career choice for both school leavers and career changers.

We also believe that the Environmental Health Practitioners BSc Apprenticeship presents an exciting opportunity to increase the number of people who can enter the profession and begin their career in environmental health.

We have therefore created a toolkit of resources to assist employers that are considering recruiting apprentices with guidance and information on how to get started:

Our guest blog posts also provide practical tips from experienced environmental health professionals that will help you get stakeholder buy-in and recruit the right person for your organisation:

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Making the business case for an apprenticeship

Una Kane FRSPH, Environmental Health Manager, Environmental Health Service for Rother and Wealden Councils

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Top tips for effective recruitment

Wayne Pobi, Team leader in Private Sector Housing Standards, London Borough of Newham

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Costs of an apprenticeship

Find out more about the costs and the incentives available
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Setting up an apprenticeship

Find out more about how to set up an apprenticeship
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CIEH Excellence Awards 2026

Celebrate the outstanding achievements, innovation and dedication of environmental health professionals and teams. Share your story and be recognised on a national stage.

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