Principal Regulatory Services Compliance Officer; Consumer Protection

St Helens Borough Council is seeking a motivated Principal Regulatory Services Compliance Officer to lead and develop our Consumer Protection team. This is a high-profile role within the Council's Regulatory Services division, supporting the delivery of essential statutory functions that protect public health, local communities, and the environment.

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St Helens Borough Council is seeking a motivated Principal Regulatory Services Compliance Officer to lead and develop our Consumer Protection Team. This is a high-profile role within the Council's Regulatory Services division, supporting the delivery of essential statutory functions that protect public health, local communities, and the environment.

As Principal Regulatory Services Compliance Officer, you will provide professional leadership across a wide range of consumer protection duties including food safety, infectious disease control, health & safety, street trading and health promotion. You will act as a principal technical specialist, supporting the Council in meeting its legislative responsibilities and driving forward continuous improvement in service delivery.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic environmental health professional who is passionate about consumer protection and committed to achieving positive outcomes for residents, businesses, and the wider borough.

If you are a manager with experience or an experienced officer looking for a management role in consumer protection, this role can offer you the potential to develop and succeed.

For more information or to arrange an informal discussion please contact Becky Pomeroy, Head of Regulation

We reserve the right to close the advert early, with sufficient applications. Apply early to avoid disappointment.

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We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.

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