Principal Officer (Food & Safety)

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Cannock; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Cannock is seeking a Principal Officer in Food & Safety. This permanent position offers a salary of £45,091 - £49,282 per annum for 37 hours a week. Responsibilities include leading food safety teams and managing environmental health services. The role is ideal for experienced team leaders or EHOs looking to transition into management. Benefits include a flexible leave scheme, hybrid working arrangements, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexitime Scheme allowing up to 18 days extra leave p.a.

26 days annual leave (31 days after 5 years)

Essential Car User Allowance

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

Qualifications

• Significant experience in food and safety and food competency to lead officer level (or ability to gain this within six months of appointment).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage food and safety teams in Cannock Chase District and Stafford Borough.
• Shape delivery of Environmental Health services.

Skills

Good communication and presentation skills

Ability to organise and prioritise

Education

Degree / MSc / Diploma in Environmental Health

EHRB Registration or equivalent

Job description

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
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