Environmental Health Officer (Housing Standards)

Disabled Workers Co-operative; Cannock; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Cannock is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer to ensure housing standards. This role offers a salary of £37,280 - £40,777 and includes benefits such as a Local Government Pension Scheme, and flexible working hours. Ideal candidates will have an Environmental Health qualification and excellent communication skills to engage with residents and professionals effectively.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted leisure centre membership

Flexible working hours

Free parking

26 days holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in property inspection or practical skills in environmental health.
• Working towards CIEH accreditation is desirable.
• Flexibility to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer focused service within the Regulatory Services team.
• Carry out housing inspections and enforcement duties.
• Ensure standards in private dwellings by applying Local Authority powers.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of surveying domestic premises

Education

Environmental Health qualification

Job description

Overview

Cannock Chase Council is seeking an Environmental Health Officer (Housing Standards) based in Cannock. Grade H: £37,280 - £40,777 per annum. Permanent - 37 hours per week. Post number: CH312.

Benefits include: 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, and free parking.

Responsibilities

• Provide a proactive and reactive customer focused service within the Regulatory Services team as a housing standards specialist.
• Deliver projects and carry 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.
• Utilise knowledge of surveying domestic premises to identify defects and remedies, including experience of using the Housing, Health and Safety Rating System.
• Apply powers available to Local Authorities to ensure standards in private dwellings and their application.

Requirements

• Environmental Health qualification with either current status or work towards CIEH accreditation.
• Experience in property inspection or demonstrable practical skills in this area.
• Excellent communication skills with the public and a range of professionals.
• Flexible, able to work on own initiative and as part of a team to deliver excellent services for residents.

Application Instructions

To apply online, please visit https://cannock.engageats.co.uk/V2/Login

Alternatively, contact HR Services, Cannock Chase Council, Civic Centre, Beecroft Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1BG or call 01543 462621 or email [e-mail] quoting post number CH312.

Closing date for completed applications: Sunday 19 October 2025. Interviews will be held the week commencing 3 November 2025.

The Council is an equal opportunities employer.

Address

Environmental Health
Cannock Chase Council
Civic Centre, Beecroft Road
Cannock
WS11 1BG

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