Job Reference: HCC619554
Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.
Salary Range: £32,149 - £35,241 per annum
Work Location: Bar End Road, Winchester (Hybrid working)
Hours per week: 37
Type of contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 11 May 2025
Interview Date: 21 and 22 May 2025
The Role:
Hampshire Trading Standards Service is looking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic officer to our Investigations Team to help protect consumers and legitimate businesses within Hampshire.
In this exciting and rewarding role you will be utilising your self-motivation and natural curiosity to assess information and intelligence received by the service from consumers; business and other agencies, which can cover a multitude of different trading sectors and consumer protection issues, both civil and criminal.
You will effectively explore and implement various interventions to achieve legal compliance through effective communication, persuasion and ultimately enforcement.
Experience of conducting criminal investigations is desirable, as is the necessary confidence and competency to interact professionally and effectively with businesses and members of the public alike.
Being results-focused and excited by the opportunity to make a difference, you will utilise problem solving skills to identify practical solutions, based on sound judgement and reasoning. You will provide detailed advice on the relevant legislation, conduct inspections of businesses to ensure compliance with the law and ultimately take formal enforcement action in such circumstances whereby significant criminal offences have been alleged.
With a relevant formal qualification or equivalent experience, you will be supported and equipped to take on new challenges and have a positive impact on the residents and businesses of Hampshire.
If successful you will be provided extensive opportunities to undertake formal professional and technical training and development, in addition to on-the-job learning.
Hampshire Trading Standards is a modern regulatory service enabling and promoting legislative compliance to support a fair and safe trading environment. We are proud to provide valuable support and trusted advice to residents and businesses in Hampshire.
We operate a hybrid working model with the opportunity to work both from home and our Winchester based office. If you possess a ‘can do’ attitude, are open to change, and share our passion for protecting consumers and the Hampshire economy, then we would love to hear from you.
What We Can Offer You:
Hampshire County Council offers a competitive salary and benefits package, please see our website for details: Our Benefits Package