Environmental Health Officer (Housing Standards)

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Cannock; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Cannock is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer to work as a housing standards specialist. The role involves delivering projects and ensuring compliance with housing regulations. Candidates should have an Environmental Health qualification and experience in property inspections. The position offers a salary range of £37,280 - £40,777 per annum and various benefits, including a flexitime scheme and a local government pension.

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

• Candidates must have an Environmental Health qualification.
• Experience in property inspection or practical skills in this area is necessary.
• Excellent communication skills with the public and professionals are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a proactive and reactive customer-focused service.
• Deliver projects and carry out statutory duties in housing.
• Conduct licensing, inspections, and enforcement related to housing.

Skills

Environmental Health qualification

Property inspection experience

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork and initiative

Education

CIEH accreditation

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

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.

To apply for this vacancy online please go to 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 email [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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