Environmental Health Officer (Housing Standards) or Housing Standards Officer


Company:	Cannock Chase Council
Salary:	£38,510 to £42,123 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Cannock, WS11 1BG
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 1 day remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	9 Oct 2026
Closing date:	28 Oct 2026

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Summary

Role Number: CE362

Grade H: £38,510 – £42,123 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 per week

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Why join us?

Working for Cannock Chase District Council gives you the opportunity to make a real difference while enjoying excellent terms and benefits, including:

• Flexitime scheme to support work–life balance

• Local Government Pension Scheme

• 26 days annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years continuous service

• Discounted Council Leisure Centre Membership

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Free Car Parking

• Essential Car User Allowance

• Payment of one professional fee per year (EHO role only)

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About the role

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 or someone with related Property Standards qualifications and experience 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.

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Ready to make a difference?

If you’re looking for a role where your expertise will be valued, your development supported, and your work will have a meaningful impact across two ambitious local authorities, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your career with us.

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How to apply

Apply online at: https://staffordandcannockjobs.engageats.co.uk

If you require alternative ways of applying or need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us on 01543 462621 or email us quoting the role number at:

✉ recruitment@cannockchasedc.gov.uk

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Closing date: Wednesday 28th October 2026

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Cannock Chase District Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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