Trading Standards Officer, Derbyshire Pay rate to £26.63 per hour Contract role, Local Authority Trading Standards We are recruiting for an experienced Trading Standards Officer, in for a Local Authority in the East Midlands. Our Trading Standards service supports local businesses and helps consumers by tackling unfair and unsafe trading practices through enforcement, advice, and education. Ensuring that businesses operating in Derbyshire comply with trading standards legislation. We’re looking for a person who is enthusiastic and highly motivated to join and help deliver this service. We have a position available in our Standards and Animal Health Team ideally qualified and competent as an authorised food standards and/or feed standards officer. We will, however, consider applications from Trading Standards Officers with experience across other areas of Trading Standards law. Responsibilities: Plan and lead inspections designed to assess the level of business compliance with trading standards legislation and take action to improve compliance. Give accurate advice to consumers and businesses on trading standards law distinguishing where appropriate between legal requirements and those of good practice. Assess and investigate complaints which reveal breaches of trading standards legislation using the appropriate criminal or civil law options Conduct duties in accordance with the statutory enforcement powers accorded to trading standards officers complying with relevant legal duties and regulatory codes of practice applicable to the service Essential skills and experience: Food/Feed Law qualification/competence desirable Good working knowledge across a range of Trading Standards functions You will need to have experience in a similar level role in a Local Authority. Please get in touch for more information. This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:- A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to An easy registration process (all done online) Referral schemes and incentives Ongoing compliance managed for you Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more. Please contact Graham Leatham on 07484 513909 or email graham.leatham@pprsocialcare.co.uk for more information. We recruit across all areas of Housing, Public Sector, Planning and Local Government work. If you are experienced in this sector, and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles.