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Mentoring
Our mentoring scheme connects mentors with mentees seeking guidance at two critical career stages, fostering growth in environmental health.
Our mentoring scheme is designed to support and develop members at key stages in their careers. It fosters a relationship between the mentor and mentee, aimed at personal and professional growth - benefiting both parties.
Why become a mentor?
As a mentor, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the careers of others, give back to the profession and be recognised as an expert in your field. Mentoring also offers the chance to enhance your leadership and coaching skills while gaining fresh perspectives and ideas.
Benefits for mentees
For mentees, mentorship provides valuable insights and guidance from professionals who have successfully navigated the challenges you may face. Whether you’re just starting or looking to advance your career, a mentor can help you achieve success.
Mentoring opportunities
This mentoring opportunity is designed for members on the Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP) Pathway. The focus is on supporting the EHP students through their journey to becoming a Registered Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP).
Who should mentor?
Recently qualified EHPs, student training officers or professionals with experience in training student EHPs are encouraged to apply.
The role of a mentor
Mentors will guide students through their EHP Portfolio, provide career advice, and help them navigate their first environmental health job. This complements any support they may receive from their employer.
Mentorship duration
The mentorship is expected to be no longer than 12 months. Mentees will likely be starting on their EHP Portfolio when they are allocated a mentor and the mentorship will continue through to its completion and in preparation for the CIEH Professional Discussion. Mentees may already have or may be seeking employment during this period.
Our Career confidence mentoring programme offers more informal support to members who are within five years of EHP registration. It is an opportunity to build a professional relationship with a more experienced CIEH member.
The role of the mentor
Career confidence mentors act as a sounding board, providing advice, sharing experiences and boosting the confidence of their mentees. They offer guidance throughout their mentee’s journey in the environmental health profession
Who should mentor?
Ideal mentors are approachable, supportive and proactive about their development. They should be senior or experienced CIEH members who are willing to share their knowledge and dedicate time to nurturing a ‘friendship-style’ mentoring relationship.
If you're passionate about helping others grow and want to volunteer as a mentor, this is your chance to make a difference in someone’s career while enriching your own.
Is a Career confidence mentor right for me?
If you are looking for guidance and support from someone who’s been there before, request a mentor and gain valuable insights to help you thrive in your career.
Ready to make a difference?
If you're passionate about helping others grow and want to volunteer as a mentor, become a mentor today to enrich both your mentee’s career and your own.
Need guidance?
Request a mentor and gain valuable insights to help you thrive in your environmental health career.
