Overview
CompanyName: Cannock Chase Council
JobLocation: Cannock
JobStatus: Full Time
JobDescription: Environmental Health Officer or Environmental Protection Officer
Grade: H: £37,280 - £40,777 per annum
Post Number: CE363
Work Pattern: 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
Role summary
Are you a highly motivated individual with knowledge and experience in Environmental Protection? Do you have a passion for improving the local environment?
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
* 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.
Job requirements / Application instructions
To apply for this vacancy online please go to https://cannock.engageats.co.uk/V2/Login
Alternatively, please telephone 01543 462621 or write to HR Services, Cannock Chase Council, Civic Centre, Beecroft Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1BG or e-mail vacancies@cannockchasedc.gov.uk quoting post number CE363.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Sunday 9th 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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