Grade C - £35,412 - £41,771
Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review
Working 36.5 hours per week Birmingham Trading Standards is seeking experienced and professional Enforcement Officers to join our team.
Role Overview
* Investigating businesses for non‑compliance with consumer laws.
* Conducting inspections to ensure compliance with regulations on product safety, pricing, counterfeit goods, and age‑restricted sales.
* Seizing evidence, conducting PACE interviews, and preparing prosecution files.
Qualifications
* Strong investigative and analytical skills.
* In‑depth knowledge of consumer law and both criminal and civil procedures.
* Ability to manage complex caseloads independently.
* Excellent communication skills for engaging with the public, businesses, and legal professionals.
* Previous enforcement experience is highly desirable.
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.
We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.
Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.
Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy here.
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