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<ul></ul> <p><strong>Principal Officer (Food & Safety)</strong></p> <p></p> <p><strong>Grade J: £45,091 - £49,282 per annum</strong></p> <p></p> <p><strong>Post Number: CE279</strong></p> <p></p> <p><strong>Permanent –  37 Hours per week</strong></p> <p></p> <p><strong>Benefits to you:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Flexitime Scheme allowing upto 18 days extra leave p.a.</strong></li> <li><strong>26 days annual leave and 31 days after 5 years continuous service</strong></li> <li><strong>Hybrid Working Arrangements</strong></li> <li><strong>Essential Car User Allowance and Free Parking</strong></li> <li><strong>Local Government Pension Scheme</strong></li> <li><strong>Payment of one professional fee per annum</strong></li> <li><strong>Discounted Council Leisure Centre Membership</strong></li> <li><strong>Cycle Scheme</strong></li> <li><strong>Opportunities for ongoing training & professional development</strong></li> </ul> <p></p> <p>We are seeking a highly motivated, inspirational team leader to join us in taking forward our Environmental Health service in both Cannock Chase District and Stafford Borough.</p> <p>You will be responsible for leading and managing our food and safety teams in both authorities delivering food safety and occupational health and safety regulation. Working within a team of four Principal Officers, you will play a key role in shaping delivery of our Environmental Health services.</p> <p>If you are an established team leader ready for a new challenge, or an experienced EHO interested in taking your first steps into management, we want to hear from you.   </p> <p><strong>Essential requirements for this role include:</strong></p> <ul> <li>A Degree / MSc / Diploma in Environmental Health</li> <li>EHRB Registration or equivalent</li> <li>Significant experience in food and safety and food competency to lead officer level, (or ability to gain this within six months of appointment)</li> <li>Good communication and presentation skills</li> <li>Ability to organise and prioritise</li> <li>Assertiveness and ability to work under pressure</li> <li>Investigative and research skills</li> </ul> <p>Previous experience of managing a team, devising and implementing projects and a Level 3 Supervisory Management qualification or equivalent vocational experience is desirable.</p> <p>If you want to be part of our team, and feel you have the experience and skills we are looking for, then for an informal discussion, please contact David Prosser-Davies (Food, Safety & Licensing Manager) on 01543 464202 or e-mail <a href="mailto:davidprosser-davies@cannockchasedc.gov.uk" target="_blank">davidprosser-davies@cannockchasedc.gov.uk</a> or Chris Butcher (Housing Standards & Environmental Protection Manager) on 01785 619376 or email <a href="mailto:cbutcher@staffordbc.gov.uk" target="_blank">cbutcher@staffordbc.gov.uk</a></p> <p><strong>To apply for this vacancy online please go to <a href="https://cannock.engageats.co.uk/V2/Login" target="_blank">https://cannock.engageats.co.uk/V2/Login</a></strong></p> <p>Alternatively, please telephone 01543 462621 or write to HR Services, Cannock Chase Council, Civic Centre, Beecroft Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1BG or e-mail <a href="mailto:vacancies@cannockchasedc.gov.uk" target="_blank">vacancies@cannockchasedc.gov.uk</a> quoting post number CE279.</p> <p><strong>The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Sunday 11th January 2026.</strong></p> <p></p> <p><strong><em>THE COUNCIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER</em></strong></p>

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