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 vacancies@cannockchasedc.gov.uk 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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