Please complete the attached supporting statement explaining why you are a good fit for the role. If you have a CV which details relevant previous experience you may attach this in addition to the supporting statement. If you do not have a CV, please add any relevant experience under your supporting statement.
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required have also been included. Workplace role categories describe our approach to workplace attendance
Salary: £25,780 pa
Contractual Hours: 35 hours
Basis: Ful time, Fixed term Contract (30 months)
Workplace category: Workplace based
Attachments: Job Information Pack
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Are you passionate about making a difference and keen to start a career in health and safety? We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Health & Safety and Property Team as an Apprentice Safety, Health and Environment Technician. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience and a nationally recognised qualification while supporting the effective management of health and safety risks across Epping Forest.
What You’ll Do
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Assist in compiling and analysing data on accidents, incidents, and near misses.
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Support incident investigations and help identify root causes and corrective actions.
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Maintain and update health and safety records, including risk and COSHH assessments.
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Contribute to the development and review of health and safety policies and procedures.
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Participate in departmental meetings and the Health & Safety Improvement Group.
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Support contractor safety checks and monitor compliance.
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Help coordinate training requirements and maintain training records.
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Promote health, safety, and wellbeing information across the organisation.
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Draft content for newsletters and internal communications.
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Support the administration of health and safety systems and periodic equipment inspections.
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Assist with the management of equipment assessments and training matrices.
What You’ll Gain
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A solid understanding of health and safety legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
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Experience in incident investigation, risk assessment, and contractor management.
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Skills in IT systems for document management and data analysis.
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Exposure to health and safety practices in forestry, conservation, agriculture, and property management.
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The opportunity to shadow experienced professionals and participate in site inspections and audits.
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On successful completion, eligibility for Technical Membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (Tech IOSH).
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome applicants who are:
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Eager to learn and develop a career in health and safety.
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Good communicators, able to explain information clearly.
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Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks.
This apprenticeship role is based at Epping Forest and will last for 30 months (including time to complete your End Point Assessment).
If you are enthusiastic and committed to achieving your Level 3 Safety, Health and Environment Technician qualification and are eligible to apply, we would love to hear from you.
To qualify for this apprenticeship, you will need to be:
• 16 or over by the end of the summer holidays
• Living in England
• Not in full-time education at the time of applying
If you are a non-UK citizen – you need to have permission from the UK government to live in the UK (not for educational purposes) and have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least the previous three years before the start of the apprenticeship.
Selected apprenticeships require evidence of English and Maths GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent.
If we request specific qualification evidence it will be required before applications are considered, please send copies of your certificates and application reference number to CoLHR.Apprenticeships@cityoflondon.gov.uk .
Prior learning: If you have prior learning e.g., a similar or higher level of qualification like the apprenticeship we will be unable to consider your application as your prior learning will not meet the funding rule criteria. If you have prior experience in a similar role to the apprenticeship your experience may also exclude you from an apprenticeship.
If you have any questions on this, please contact CoLHR.Apprenticeships@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Selection for the apprenticeship is on the basis of suitability and commitment to the apprenticeship not qualification.
Please see the Job Information Pack for further information.
Please ensure you answer the questions included in the pack in the Supporting Information section on the application form.
Closing date: 12 noon on 13 November 2025
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