Principal Officer; Environmental Protection

Principal Officer (Environmental Protection)
Benefits

• Flexitime Scheme allowing up to 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

Leading and managing Environmental Protection teams in both Cannock Chase District and Stafford Borough, delivering high quality regulatory responses to a wide variety of settings including statutory nuisance, industrial permitting, contaminated land and air quality. Working with a team of four Principal Officers, each taking lead on a different Environmental Health discipline and playing a key role in shaping delivery of our Environmental Health services.

• A Degree / MSc / Diploma in Environmental Health
• EHRB Registration or equivalent
• Significant experience in Environmental Protection including Statutory Nuisance and Industrial Permitting
• 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.

• Chris Butcher (Housing Standards & Environmental Protection Manager) – or
• David Prosser‑Davies (Food, Safety & Licensing Manager) – or davidprosser-

To apply for this vacancy online please go to

Alternatively, please telephone or write to HR Services, Cannock Chase Council, Civic Centre, Beecroft Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1BG
or e‑mail vac quoting post number CE278. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Sunday 22nd February 2026.

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