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An exciting opportunity has arisen within North Lanarkshire Council’s Community Operations division for an experienced professional to join our Regulatory Services function as Assistant Trading Standards Manager.
The Role
Reporting to the Business Manager (Regulatory Services), you will lead the strategic and operational delivery of Trading Standards services, ensuring compliance with statutory duties and contributing to the Council’s priorities.
The service delivers enforcement and advisory functions across legal metrology, fair trading, consumer product safety, age restricted sales, animal health and welfare and licensing. You will act as the Council’s Chief Inspector of Weights and Measures and provide leadership to ensure effective service delivery, performance management and continuous improvement.
You will also contribute to policy development, service planning and partnership working at local and national level.
Regulatory Services
Regulatory Services is a newly established function bringing together services from across Protective Services and the Built Environment, including Trading Standards, Environmental Health and Building Standards. This supports a more integrated and strategic approach to regulation, strengthening resilience, supporting compliance and improving outcomes for communities and businesses across North Lanarkshire.
What We Are Looking For
You will hold a Post Graduate Diploma in Trading Standards or an equivalent professional qualification and have significant experience in the delivery of Trading Standards services. You will demonstrate:
A current driving licence is essential.
Working for Us
We offer a supportive working environment with a strong commitment to flexible working through our Smarter Working Policy, alongside a competitive benefits package including generous annual leave and public holidays.
North Lanarkshire Council is a Disability Confident Leader and offers a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, provided they meet the essential criteria of the post.
You will require to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member through Disclosure Scotland and obtain a satisfactory membership check prior to commencing in this role.
Further Information