Principal Officer Business Compliance

****Internal applicants only****
This vacancy is open to internal staff only

About us

We are a combined regulatory service which includes environmental health, trading standards, licensing, planning enforcement and environmental crime. You will report to the Business Compliance Manager.

The role

The Business Compliance Team is responsible for delivering a wide range of services including Food Hygiene and Standards, Health and Safety at Work, Underage Sales, Private Water Supplies, and Public Health Funerals. The successful candidate will support the team across all its duties with particular emphasis on the fields of Food Hygiene and Health and Safety at Work. You must therefore have a track record of achievement and extensive knowledge in these areas and should hold the qualifications that would allow you to meet the requirements of the Food Law Code of Practice.

What's needed?

1. You should have supervisory experience and be interested in helping professionals grow and reach their full potential.
2. You will be able to fulfill or be prepared to work towards the competency requirements of a lead food officer under the Food Law Code of Practice.
3. You will need to hold a full driving licence.
4. The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
5. DBS clearance is required.

We do not accept C.V.’s. Please tailor your application to the person specification.

As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:

• 26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)
• Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package
• Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme
• Uniform/safety equipment

Key Dates & Further Information

If you are interested in the role, please contact Helen Jones, Business Compliance Manager at helen.jones@warrington.gov.uk or call 01925 442672.

If you are applying for the role, please ensure that you use the ‘additional information’ section in the application form to describe how your knowledge, skills, and experience meet the essential criteria for the role as detailed in the person specification. This information will be used to short-list applicants for interview.

Short-listing interviews will be held in November 2024, with the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.

Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer.

Warrington Borough Council Offices, 1 Time Square, Warrington, WA1 2NT.