At the time of writing, IR35 is a set of UK tax legislations that are designed to prevent individuals who are deemed as employees, from avoiding tax through their own private limited company. Why was IR35 introduced? IR35 was first enforced in 2000 by the HMRC (Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs) previously known as Inland […]
An umbrella company is a business that is commonly used by recruitment agencies in the United Kingdom to pay temporary workers. They provide an employment platform for contractors and freelancers who work inside the IR35 regulations; an intermediary between a contractor, the recruitment agency and the end client (local authority or private limited company). Umbrella […]
Your support for EH careers The Directory of Student Training Opportunities (DSTO) is a listing of training opportunities managed by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) and supported by Buckingham Futures, which helps students complete their Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP) Portfolio, improve their knowledge of EH and expand on their practical skillset. We are encouraging […]
Last week we looked into the Directory of Student Training Opportunities (DSTO). In summary, these are a list of training opportunities provided by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) to help students complete their Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP) Portfolio. Today we look into how Environmental Health (EH) students can benefit from the DSTO. What […]
On Wednesday we looked into the reasons for the Shortage of Environmental Health Practitioners in the UK . It is imperative that we start to spread awareness of Environmental Health before it’s too late! “It is critical that we collaboratively protect the environment to reduce the destruction of ecosystems caused by a myriad of anthropogenic […]
We are currently facing a crisis where there is a shortage of Environmental Health Practitioners (EHPs) in the industry. Local authority budgeting issues, government funding, lack of qualified professionals and the end of the pandemic has played a part in the scarcity of EHPs in the UK, leading to a detrimental effect on the public’s […]
It’s 2023, a New Year is a New Start! If you’re a job seeker, you know what that means: It’s time to find your new job! Statistics have shown that January and February are the best time of year to find a job. There is even a special day dedicated for this period of the […]
“What are the key skills employers look for in candidates?” Is a common question our candidates ask our consultants on a daily basis. In addition to your Environmental Health qualifications, certifications and technical abilities, there are certain skills that are essential in order to succeed as an Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP). From our knowledge of […]
? “It’s the most wonderful time of the year” ? I will try to keep this blog short before you run off for your last minute Christmas shopping. It’s finally the time of the year – the time for celebration with family, friends, and a whole lot of partying (I mean relaxing). But honestly, it’s […]
Yashmitha Bhudram an Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP) shares her story and experiences in Pretoria, South Africa with the local government City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality. What do you love about Environmental Health (EH)? “It’s all around us, it’s everything we are” ~ Yashmitha Bhudram Years in Environmental Health 13 years Day in the life of […]