Environmental Health Officer (Housing Standards)

Cannock Chase Council; Cannock; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Cannock seeks an Environmental Health Officer for housing standards. You will ensure compliance through inspections, licensing, and customer support. Ideal candidates will have an Environmental Health qualification and experience in property inspection. Flexible working is expected. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Essential Car User Allowance

Flexitime Scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Payment of one professional fee per annum

Discounted Leisure Centre Membership

26 days holiday

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and confident in surveying domestic premises.
• Knowledge of Housing, Health and Safety Rating System.
• Understanding of Local Authorities' powers for private dwellings.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive and reactive customer-focused service.
• Deliver projects related to housing standards and inspections.
• Assist with licensing of houses and enforcement duties.

Skills

Environmental Health qualification

Property inspection experience

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education

CIEH accreditation (working towards or complete)

Job description

Overview

Environmental Health Officer (Housing Standards) – Grade H: £37,280 - £40,777 per annum

Post Number: CH312

Permanent - 37 Hours per week

Benefits

• Essential Car User Allowance
• Flexitime Scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Payment of one professional fee per annum
• Discounted Leisure Centre Membership
• 26 days holiday and 31 days after 5 years continuous service
• Cycle Scheme
• Free Parking

Role overview

Do you want to work for a Council that is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of its residents? A great opportunity has arisen for an Environmental Health Practitioner to work as a housing standards specialist within our Regulatory Services team.

You will be providing both a proactive and reactive customer focused service, delivering projects and carrying out statutory duties relating to: licensing of houses in multiple occupation; housing inspections and enforcement; housing assistance and advice; empty homes; energy efficiency, tenancy relations and mobile homes.

You should be self-motivated and confident with a sound knowledge of surveying domestic premises to identify defects and their remedies, including experience of using the Housing, Health and Safety Rating System. You should have a good understanding of the powers available to Local Authorities to ensure standards in private dwellings and their application.

Essential requirements

• We are looking for candidates with an Environmental Health qualification who either have or are working towards their CIEH accreditation.
• Candidates must have experience in property inspection or be able to demonstrate practical skills in this area of work.
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills with the public and a range of professionals.
• We are looking for flexible candidates who can work on their own initiative and as part of a team to deliver excellent services for our residents.

How to apply

To apply for this vacancy online please go to https://cannock.engageats.co.uk/V2/Login

Alternatively, please telephone [phone] or write to HR Services, Cannock Chase Council, Civic Centre, Beecroft Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1BG or e-mail [e-mail] quoting post number CH312.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Sunday 19th October 2025. Interviews will be held week commencing 3rd November 2025.

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