Enforcement Officer (Public Protection Partnership) - 04512
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Enforcement Officer (Public Protection Partnership) - 04512
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Are you an experienced enforcement professional looking for a new challenge within a dynamic and supportive working environment? The Public Protection Service Trading Standards Team is part of the Public Protection Partnership, a shared service covering West Berkshire, Bracknell Forest and Wokingham councils, hosted by West Berkshire Council. The team is seeking an Enforcement Officer to join our dedicated team, working alongside the Trading Standards Officers to deliver high-quality enforcement services to our local community.
The Role
Responsibilities
As an Enforcement Officer, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Trading Standards Service in the enforcement of consumer protection legislation. Your key responsibilities will include:
* Conducting inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with relevant legislation
* Gathering evidence and preparing comprehensive case files for legal proceedings
* Advising and educating businesses and consumers on their rights and responsibilities
* Collaborating with other enforcement agencies to tackle issues such as illegal trading and counterfeit goods
* Attending court hearings as a witness and providing accurate testimony
In addition to Trading Standards, you will also be involved in the enforcement of other areas such as:
* Environmental Health
* Licensing
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:
* Experience working in an enforcement role, ideally within a local authority or regulatory environment
* Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, including Trading Standards, Environmental Health, Licensing and Planning
* Excellent investigative and analytical skills, with the ability to gather and assess evidence
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders
* Ability to work independently, prioritising tasks effectively to meet deadlines
* Team player, with the ability to collaborate and build positive working relationships
In addition, you should hold a relevant professional qualification or have equivalent experience in an enforcement role.
Why Work for West Berkshire Council?
Benefits
West Berkshire Council is committed to supporting the professional development and well-being of its employees. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of excellent employment benefits, including:
* Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance
* Access to a wide range of relevant training and development opportunities
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Family-friendly policies, including generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
* A range of local discounts, including shopping, dining, and leisure activities
* Free parking at our offices
* And much more!
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Theresa Bashford on 01635 519845 or email theresa.bashford@westberks.gov.uk .
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Equal Opportunities
The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
How To Apply
Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.
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