APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR 2019 INTERNSHIP
SUMMER INTERNSHIP – ODOUR CONSULTING
We are now on the lookout for our Summer Intern for 2019. So, if this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you. It is of great benefit if you are considering a career in environmental consultancy, particularly in odour or air quality. You will get hands-on experience working alongside odour specialists. Specifically, you will visit sites, work on live projects, learn how to conduct odour assessments and collect odour samples. In addition, you will spend time in our UKAS-accredited odour laboratory. Here, you will participate in the odour panel and learn how to operate the lab. We will then teach you how to analyse and report the odour test results. Importantly, you will gain a thorough understanding of available odour control methods.
What’s more, you will attend our highly-lauded Odour Study Day. This is a top-rated one-day training course. We designed it to bring together professionals involved with any aspect of odour emissions. You hear clear, up-to-date guidance on the principles, concepts and methods of odour management from the experts. Not only that, but you will also get to mingle with your future colleagues and peers.
IS AN ODOUR CONSULTANCY INTERNSHIP RIGHT FOR YOU?
The summer internship is most suitable for a student or new graduate. You should be enrolled in, or have recently completed, a relevant BSc or MSc (such as Environmental Assessment and Management). Most importantly, you must be committed to a career in environmental consultancy. Ideally, your core interests relate to the assessment and management of odours.
HEAR FROM 2018’s INTERN
In 2018, Nalisha Parmar joined us for her summer internship. Nalisha joined us from the University of East Anglia. She spent a productive summer with us here in Bedfordshire. Here is what she had to say in conclusion of her experience with us.
Working at Silsoe Odours has allowed me to gain and develop new skills… and has reinforced that I would like to pursue a career in environmental consultancy. I really enjoy the mix of fieldwork, office-based elements and the ability to work with clients. It opened up a whole area of environmental consultancy for me that I knew very little about. In fact, it’s led me directly to my new role at RSK as a Graduate Air Quality Consultant
Here’s a snapshot of Nalisha’s time with Silsoe Odours:
KEY DETAILS
- The role is part-time across two or three days per week and available from May to August 2019. We will consider flexible dates for the right candidate.
- To qualify, you will successfully complete the selection process for our odour assessors.
- You will need your own transportation and to hold a driving license. This is because our office is in a rural location which is difficult to reach by public transport.
Please send your CV, together with a covering letter, to joanna.hanley@silsoeodours.co.uk.
No agencies please.
ABOUT SILSOE ODOURS
Silsoe Odours is an independent odour consultancy and UKAS-accredited odour laboratory based in Silsoe, Bedfordshire. We offer a range of odour services to clients across various sectors. Specifically, we provide odour assessment, sampling, testing and analysis. We also provide specialist advice on issues such as best practice in odour control methods.
During your time at Silsoe Odours, you will work closely with our team of odour experts. They will introduce you to the core areas of odour measurement, testing, and odour control methods. With this in mind, here is a quick introduction to some of the key people you can expect to work alongside.
Robert Sneath,
Director
Robert is a renowned odour specialist with over 40 years experience. He acts as the UK expert in the CEN working group (TC264 WG2 – odours) responsible for the development of the European Standard for olfactometry & sampling.
Paddy Schofield,
Laboratory Manager
Paddy has extensive technical expertise in the field of odour analysis. Specifically, he is responsible for the smooth operation of our odour laboratory. Paddy is committed to the highest standards of quality assurance.
James Sneath, Senior Site Sampling Technician
James has over a decade of experience. So he is well versed in odour sampling and odour control methods. His approach to sampling methodology is meticulous. James is highly experienced in leading the odour laboratory.
FIND OUT MORE
Finally, if you think an internship in odour consultancy is right for you, we would love to hear from you. Or indeed if you would like to learn more about odour control methods, or any of our services. You can reach us on 01525 860222 in the first instance, or by clicking the button below. You can also follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook to keep up to date with the Silsoe Odours team.
Updated 29th April 2021
