Ceredigion County Council

A Graduate Trainee – Public Protection role supporting environmental health, public safety, inspections, investigations, and regulatory compliance activities across Ceredigion communities.About the roleLooking to start your career in public protection and environmental health? Want to make a real difference for communities across Ceredigion by helping to protect people’s health, safety and wellbeing? We’re looking for a motivated graduate to join us as a Graduate Trainee – Public Protection on a 12-month, full-time, fixed-term contract.In this role, you’ll work alongside experienced, professionally qualified colleagues, building practical skills across public protection functions. You’ll support inspections, investigations and projects, learn how we apply legislation and guidance, and develop the knowledge you’ll need to progress into a specialist professional role in Environmental Health. You’ll also be supported to complete an accredited PRINCE2 project management qualification and apply your learning to real service priorities.What you’ll be doing:Undertake supervised inspections, investigations and surveys in line with service policies, procedures and inspection programmes.Support officers to interpret and apply legislation, guidance, codes of practice and industry standards relevant to public protection work.Assist with enforcement activity to secure compliance, including gathering and collating evidence in line with relevant legal requirements (including PACE) for court/tribunal proceedings where needed.Respond to complaints and enquiries professionally, promptly and in line with established procedures.Maintain clear, accurate records and ensure service recording systems are kept up to date.Research topics, analyse information and data, and present findings to managers/subject experts.Who we’re looking forYou’re curious, organised and keen to make a difference. You enjoy learning, working with others and turning information into practical action. To be eligible for this graduate trainee opportunity, you’ll need:A 2:1 degree or above, obtained within the last 3 years.Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write clear reports and present information.Experience of working collaboratively (for example through study, placements, voluntary work or part-time employment) and a practical approach to problem solving.The ability to manage your time, prioritise your workload and take initiative.A willingness to develop specialist knowledge and skills to progress in Environmental Health.The ability to travel and attend locations across Ceredigion using your own travel arrangements when required.What’s in it for you?a 12-month paid placement (aiming to commence mid-September 2026)a recognised project management qualification (Prince 2)professional support and mentorship27 days of annual leave, plus 8 public holidayshybrid working – subject to a suitable workspace, broadband connection, and service needs, you may choose to work from home or in one of our officesflexi-time – subject to service needs, you may flex your working hours between 7:30 am and 7:00 pm, with hours in credit taken as additional leavethe potential for a follow-on contract, subject to outstanding performance and available funding, which may include further support to gain a specialist professional qualification

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A Graduate Trainee role supporting HR systems development, people analytics, Power BI reporting, and digital transformation projects within the People & Organisation Service.About the roleLooking to start your career in HR systems development and people analytics? Want to make a real difference by helping shape how we use technology and data to support our workforce? We’re looking for a motivated graduate to join us as a Graduate Trainee in the People and Organisation Service, to work alongside our HR Systems Development and Integrations Officer on a 12-month, full-time, fixed-term contract.In this role, you’ll build practical skills across HR systems, data reporting and service improvement. You’ll support the development and maintenance of bespoke HR systems, help produce reports and dashboards, and learn how data informs workforce planning and decision-making. You’ll also be supported to complete an accredited PRINCE2 project management qualification and apply your learning to real service priorities.What you’ll be doing:Support the design, development, testing and maintenance of bespoke digital forms and workflows, working with users to understand requirements and improve digital processes.Assist in the development, enhancement and maintenance of Power BI reports and dashboards, helping to ensure accurate, timely and meaningful data insight.Work with colleagues across the People & Organisation service to support systems integration, data quality and the effective flow of information between digital tools and platforms.Contribute to defined digital, data and improvement projects, supporting documentation, testing, user guidance and continuous improvement activity.Develop technical, analytical and professional skills through supervised work, training and project involvement, supporting progression into a specialist digital, data or systems role.Who we’re looking forYou’re curious, organised and enjoy developing and working with data. You like solving problems, learning new technologies and turning information into meaningful insights. To be eligible for this graduate trainee opportunity, you’ll need:A 2:1 degree or above, obtained within the last 3 years.Foundational knowledge of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and an understanding of databases or SQL, with a willingness to develop these skills furtherAn understanding of how web based forms and systems operate, and the ability to engage with configuration, scripting, or data queries as required.Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.What’s in it for you?a 12-month paid opportunity (aiming to commence mid-September 2026)a recognised project management qualification (PRINCE2)professional support and mentorship27 days of annual leave, plus 8 public holidayshybrid working – subject to a suitable workspace, broadband connection, and service needsflexi-time – where you can flex your working hours between 7:30 am and 7pmthe potential for a follow-on contract, subject to outstanding performance and available funding, which may include further support to gain a specialist professional qualification

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A Graduate Trainee role with Ceredigion Council supporting carbon reduction, energy management, building compliance, and asset management projects across public sector buildings.Looking to start your career in sustainability and the built environment? Want to help deliver safe, efficient and sustainable public buildings across Ceredigion? We’re looking for a motivated graduate to join us as a Graduate Trainee in Carbon Reduction, Energy and Asset Management on a 12-month full-time, fixed-term contract.In this role, you’ll work alongside experienced colleagues to support our energy, carbon and asset management work—building practical skills in data, compliance and project delivery. You’ll be supported to learn the systems and tools you need, and you’ll help turn information into action that improves our buildings and services. Prior knowledge and experience of using AutoCAD is desirable.What you’ll be doingSupport the delivery of energy and carbon reduction projects, working with colleagues and suppliersCarry out measured building surveys and update plans using AutoCAD to support complianceHelp maintain building safety registers, including asbestos and legionella, and keep property data up to dateInput, update and quality-check data in the Infoshare Asset Management system and SystemsLink Energy Manager softwareWho we’re looking forYou’re curious, organised and keen to make a difference. To be eligible, you’ll need a 2:1 degree (or above), completed within the last three years. You’ll also need to be able to travel and attend locations across Ceredigion using your own transport arrangements as ​required.In return, you’ll gain valuable public sector experience, grow your expertise in energy and asset management, and, subject to outstanding performance leading to a follow-on contract, we’ll support you to gain RICS and MBIFM professional qualifications.What’s in it for you?a 12-month paid placement (aiming to commence mid-September 2026)a recognised project management qualification (Prince 2)professional support and mentorship27 days of annual leave, plus 8 public holidayshybrid working – subject to a suitable workspace, broadband connection, and service needs, you may choose to work from home or in one of our officesflexi-time – subject to service needs, you may flex your working hours between 7:30 am and 7:00 pm, with hours in credit taken as additional leavethe potential for a follow-on contract, subject to outstanding performance and available funding, which may include further support to gain a specialist professional qualification

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