Environmental Health Officer or Environmental Protection Officer

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); 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 join their Environmental Protection Team. This role involves monitoring compliance, conducting investigations, and providing technical guidance on environmental health matters. Candidates must hold a relevant degree and EHRB Registration for the EHO role. The position offers a salary ranging from £37,280 to £40,777 per annum, alongside comprehensive benefits including a generous holiday allowance and pension scheme.

Benefits

Essential Car User Allowance

Flexitime Scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Payment of one professional fee per annum

Discounted Council Leisure Centre Membership

26 days holiday and 31 days after 5 years

Cycle Scheme

Free Parking

Qualifications

• EHRB Registration or Environmental Health Practitioner Registration for EHO role.
• Post qualification experience in relevant specialist areas.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and guidance on air quality management.
• Monitor compliance and investigate environmental incidents.
• Review planning applications and regulate Part A(2) and B activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Assertiveness

Education

Diploma, BSc or MSc in environmental health or similar

Job description

Environmental Health Officer or Environmental Protection Officer

Grade H: £37,280 - £40,777 per annum

Post Number: CE363

Permanent - 37 Hours per week

Benefits to you:

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

Are you a highly motivated individual with knowledge and experience in Environmental Protection? Do you have a passion for improving the local environment?

If so, we have a fantastic opportunity to join our Environmental Protection Team, where you can use your skills to make a real difference. We regulate processes, monitor compliance, investigate incidents, and enforce the law whilst embracing novel approaches and solutions. You will be a key member of our team, providing technical support, advice and guidance on air quality monitoring and management, responses to contaminated land issues, regulation of Part A(2) and B activities and review of planning applications.

You will be given every opportunity to take on responsibility, developing projects and making full use of your technical knowledge. There will be opportunities for you to get involved with envirocrime, public health and animal welfare functions, which also fall within the team’s remit.

Essential requirements for this role include:

• A diploma, BSc or MSc in environmental health, environmental science, pollution control, chemistry, geography or similar discipline.
• For the EHO role, EHRB Registration or Environmental Health Practitioner Registration.
• Post qualification experience in one or more specialist areas.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to organise and prioritise.
• Assertiveness and ability to work under pressure.
• Investigative, research, analytical and critical thinking skills.

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 CE363.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Sunday 9th November 2025.

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