We have an exciting role on offer within our Public Protection service as a Trading Standards Officer.
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The Public Protection Service is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Trading Standards Officer to work as part of a dynamic Trading Standards team within a multi-disciplinary service which includes Trading Standards, Licensing, Environmental Health, Environmental Protection, and Private Sector Housing.
To be successful in this role you need either the Diploma in Trading Standards, or the Diploma in Consumer Affairs and Trading Standards (DCATS), or equivalent (including metrology) ideally with at least 2 years' experience as a Trading Standards Officer working in trading standards enforcement. However, applications from recently qualified candidates and those wanting to work part- time will also be welcomed.
You will have a responsibility for focusing on the enforcement of fair trading, product safety and tobacco control legislation, using an intelligence led approach, working closely with other enforcement agencies to support the service to achieve its broader public protection aims.
Please note part time hours will be considered.
If this is you, this may be the opportunity you are looking for
In return we can offer
* Generous leave entitlement with an option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.
* Excellent pension plus top-up options.
* Staff networks run by our staff for our staff.
* Flexible working (dependent on job role).
* Electric car lease scheme.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Employee benefits portal including Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme.
* Staff lottery.
* Travel and car parking schemes.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
* Fantastic career progression opportunities and lots more
If you would like to talk through this opportunity further, please contact, Sinead Upton, Principal Public Protection Officer at or call or to arrange a convenient time to discuss the role.
We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
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We believe in rewarding our people for their hard work by offering an attractive benefits package including generous annual leave, employee discounts and that all important pension, there's something to benefit everyone You can find out more about us and what we offer by clicking below.
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Discounts on gym memberships, retailers and more
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