About this role
Department: Communities Department
Employment type: Permanent
Division: Regulation
Weeks per year: 52.143
Where to find us
Job Description
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.
Making a Difference
Whatever stage of your career, working in the public sector puts you at the heart of communities. Our workforce provides services to our resident's day in and day out, making a positive impact on people’s lives. We could not do this without the dedication, professionalism and strength of our workforce. There are so many reasons to choose to work at St Helens Council including the fantastic range of employee benefits and rewards on offer. St Helens Borough Council | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Home Page
Roles That Matter
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 beckypomeroy@sthelens.gov.uk
We reserve the right to close the advert early, with sufficient applications. Apply early to avoid disappointment.
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Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026
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