Principal Officer (Food & Safety)
| Posting date: | 12 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45,091 to £49,282 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Grade J: £45,091 - £49,282 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 January 2026 |
| Location: | Cannock, Staffordshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Cannock Chase Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CE279 |
Summary
Principal Officer (Food & Safety)
Grade J: £45,091 - £49,282 per annum
Post Number: CE279
Permanent – 37 Hours per week
Benefits to you:
• Flexitime Scheme allowing upto 18 days extra leave p.a.
• 26 days annual leave and 31 days after 5 years continuous service
• Hybrid Working Arrangements
• Essential Car User Allowance and Free Parking
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Payment of one professional fee per annum
• Discounted Council Leisure Centre Membership
• Cycle Scheme
• Opportunities for ongoing training & professional development
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.
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.
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.
Essential requirements for this role include:
• A Degree / MSc / Diploma in Environmental Health
• EHRB Registration or equivalent
• Significant experience in food and safety and food competency to lead officer level, (or ability to gain this within six months of appointment)
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise
• Assertiveness and ability to work under pressure
• Investigative and research skills
Previous experience of managing a team, devising and implementing projects and a Level 3 Supervisory Management qualification or equivalent vocational experience is desirable.
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 davidprosser-davies@cannockchasedc.gov.uk or Chris Butcher (Housing Standards & Environmental Protection Manager) on 01785 619376 or email cbutcher@staffordbc.gov.uk
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 CE279.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Sunday 11th January 2026.
THE COUNCIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Grade J: £45,091 - £49,282 per annum
Post Number: CE279
Permanent – 37 Hours per week
Benefits to you:
• Flexitime Scheme allowing upto 18 days extra leave p.a.
• 26 days annual leave and 31 days after 5 years continuous service
• Hybrid Working Arrangements
• Essential Car User Allowance and Free Parking
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Payment of one professional fee per annum
• Discounted Council Leisure Centre Membership
• Cycle Scheme
• Opportunities for ongoing training & professional development
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.
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.
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.
Essential requirements for this role include:
• A Degree / MSc / Diploma in Environmental Health
• EHRB Registration or equivalent
• Significant experience in food and safety and food competency to lead officer level, (or ability to gain this within six months of appointment)
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise
• Assertiveness and ability to work under pressure
• Investigative and research skills
Previous experience of managing a team, devising and implementing projects and a Level 3 Supervisory Management qualification or equivalent vocational experience is desirable.
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 davidprosser-davies@cannockchasedc.gov.uk or Chris Butcher (Housing Standards & Environmental Protection Manager) on 01785 619376 or email cbutcher@staffordbc.gov.uk
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 CE279.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Sunday 11th January 2026.
THE COUNCIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
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