Environmental Health Officer (Housing Standards)
| Posting date: | 19 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £36,189 to £44,361 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 March 2026 |
| Location: | Chelmsford, Essex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Chelmsford City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Chelmsford City Council currently have an opportunity for an Environmental Health Officer to join our Housing Standards Team, part of Public Health and Protection Services. The team is based in centrally located offices shared with Essex Community Police, allowing close collaboration with colleagues in Food Safety, Health & Safety, Environmental Protection and local enforcement partners.
In this role, the successful applicant will carry out a wide range of investigation and enforcement activities across housing standards, including responding to service requests, assessing HMO applications and conducting property inspections. With the introduction of the Renters Rights Act bringing significant changes to private sector regulation, this is an exciting time to join. Applicants with an Environmental Health degree who have not yet completed their professional portfolio will be appointed at Grade 7 until registration. Part time applications from experienced officers are welcome, and the role supports flexibility in working arrangements.
Strong communication and organisational skills are required to manage a varied and sometimes demanding workload while maintaining excellent customer service. A full driving licence is also essential, and some work may be required outside normal office hours.
Interviews are currently scheduled for the week commencing 23rd March.
Please note should sufficient applications be received prior to the closing date, we may close the role for applications early.
Find out more about Chelmsford and Working for the City Council by viewing our Uncover Your Potential brochure above.
Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment checks which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.
As an accredited Essex Family Friendly Employer, this full-time role can be job-shared or part-time if we can fill the remaining hours. Please mention this in your supporting statement. if you are interested. For more details please visit: https://www.essex.gov.uk/family-friendly-charter.
To view further details for this role including a job description, please click the link on the attachments section.
In this role, the successful applicant will carry out a wide range of investigation and enforcement activities across housing standards, including responding to service requests, assessing HMO applications and conducting property inspections. With the introduction of the Renters Rights Act bringing significant changes to private sector regulation, this is an exciting time to join. Applicants with an Environmental Health degree who have not yet completed their professional portfolio will be appointed at Grade 7 until registration. Part time applications from experienced officers are welcome, and the role supports flexibility in working arrangements.
Strong communication and organisational skills are required to manage a varied and sometimes demanding workload while maintaining excellent customer service. A full driving licence is also essential, and some work may be required outside normal office hours.
Interviews are currently scheduled for the week commencing 23rd March.
Please note should sufficient applications be received prior to the closing date, we may close the role for applications early.
Find out more about Chelmsford and Working for the City Council by viewing our Uncover Your Potential brochure above.
Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment checks which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.
As an accredited Essex Family Friendly Employer, this full-time role can be job-shared or part-time if we can fill the remaining hours. Please mention this in your supporting statement. if you are interested. For more details please visit: https://www.essex.gov.uk/family-friendly-charter.
To view further details for this role including a job description, please click the link on the attachments section.
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