Dorset Council
Environmental Health Office (EHO) - Work Experience Placement (Food, Safety and Port Health)
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Work Experience Placement as an Environmental Health Officer (EHO)
Location: Dorset Council, Hanhams House, Wimborne Minster
✨ Are you a secondary school student passionate about protecting the public with an interest in food safety and health and safety?
Do you want to gain hands-on experience and make a real difference in your community? Join Dorset Council for an exciting 1-week work placement!
As a work experience student, you’ll gain a behind-the-scenes look at how Dorset Council keeps our community safe, healthy, and sustainable while working alongside the Environmental Health Team.
Key Responsibilities
During your placement, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Assist with investigations & inspections – Help with service requests, environmental monitoring, and compliance checks.
- Engage with the public & stakeholders – Provide support, advice, and assistance during interactions.
- Witness enforcement actions – Observe how we ensure public safety through regulatory measures.
- Collaborate with teams – Work alongside professionals and community partners toward shared goals.
What We’re Looking For
This opportunity is open to secondary school students who:
- Have a passion for environmental health, particularly food safety and public health.
- Are willing to learn, open to new challenges, and eager to develop skills.
- Can work as a team and communicate effectively.
- Bring a positive attitude, professionalism, and teamwork.
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Why Join Dorset Council?
- Real-world learning: Gain practical experience within a dynamic, supportive environment.
- Skilled guidance: Learn from experts in environmental health and public safety.
- Community impact: Play a direct role in protecting health and the environment in Dorset.
- Variety of work: Get a mix of office and field-based tasks while exploring different responsibilities.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re a secondary school student eager to explore a career in environmental health or public safety, apply for this placement! Join Dorset Council and be part of a team dedicated to creating healthier communities.
Further Information
About the Opportunity
- Who can apply? This placement is open only to secondary school students for a 1-week period (exact dates subject to individual school schedules).
What to Expect
During your placement, you can expect:
- To work with experienced professionals on real tasks and projects.
- To be responsible for your learning and behaviour, asking for help when needed.
- To follow council health and safety guidelines.
- To attend work at agreed times and stay engaged.
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What You Will Gain
A work experience placement with Dorset Council will help you:
- Build and confidence in a professional setting.
- Develop new skills or refine existing abilities.
- Make professional connections through networking.
- Enhance your CV by showcasing teamwork, customer service, and initiative.
- Receive valuable references for future applications.
- Contribute your own skills to support the team.
About Dorset Council
At Dorset Council, we’re committed to building a fairer, more sustainable Dorset. Working with us makes a tangible difference in people’s everyday lives—whether through education, safety, or community welfare.
Why Work With Us?
Our work adds real value to over 300,000 residents across Dorset through more than 450 services.
We:
- Take proud pride in Dorset and our long-term impact.
- Believe every role matters—our employees are at the heart of our success.
- Have ambitious plans and are excited about the future!
Join us at Dorset Council and contribute to meaningful change in your local community.
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