Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council

About the Company

The Borough of Antrim & Newtownabbey covers 274 sq miles from the shores of Lough Neagh in the west to the shores of Belfast Lough in the east. Its northern boundary with Ballymena leads to the Glens of Antrim and the port of Larne, while to the south it borders Belfast and Lisburn. - 142,492 people live in the area - 65,000 vehicles pass through each day on the M2, one of the major transport corridors through the area - Over six million people arrive or depart every year through Northern Ireland’s busiest gateway, Belfast International Airport - Two of Northern Ireland’s most popular and modern retail outlets, The Junction Retail and Leisure Park and Abbey Centre, attract shoppers from far and wide - Three higher education facilities, the Ulster University, CAFRE Agricultural College at Greenmount Campus in Antrim, and the Northern Regional College campus at Whiteabbey cater for nearly 20,000 students - Two hospitals provide acute and sub-acute services, Antrim Area and Whiteabbey, plus Muckamore Abbey and Holywell hospitals are all within its boundaries House Rules: antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/social-media

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Company Name

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council

Job Title

Environmental Health Student (Health & Wellbeing)

Job Description

Job title: Environmental Health Student Role Summary: Assist the Environmental Health Manager in delivering the Borough’s Environmental Health service, supporting activities that safeguard public health and compliance with legislation. Expectations: - Participate in the implementation of the Environmental Health Business Plan. - Identify information needs of businesses and residential communities. - Support staff during commercial and domestic property inspections. - Engage in the creation and delivery of training and information campaigns. Key Responsibilities: - Assist the Environmental Health Team in meeting service objectives and statutory requirements. - Coordinate visits and gather data on environmental health compliance. - Compile and analyse information to identify health hazards and risk factors. - Draft reports and maintain accurate records of inspections and findings. - Develop educational materials and organise outreach sessions on health and compliance. - Contribute to continuous improvement of environmental health practices. Required Skills: - Strong verbal and written communication skills. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Good organisational and time‑management abilities. - Proficiency with MS Office and basic database applications. - Capability to interpret and apply environmental health legislation. - Flexibility to travel to multiple sites and adapt to changing priorities. Required Education & Certifications: - Current enrolment or recent completion of an accredited degree or diploma in Environmental Health, Public Health, Food Safety, or a related field. - Basic knowledge of UK environmental health regulations (e.g., Food Hygiene, Building Regulations). - Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development in environmental health practices.

Newtownabbey, United kingdom

Hybrid

18-01-2026