COMM ENT 5910 G2 - Trainee Trading Standards Officer (600514)

South Lanarkshire Council; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Public holiday entitlement (up to 10)

Job summary

South Lanarkshire Council in Hamilton is seeking a Trainee Trading Standards Officer to join one of our teams. The post offers 35 hours per week and a salary ranging from £29,326 to £38,779 per year.

Ideally, applicants will have a Diploma in Consumer Affairs or equivalent (FCATS/CSCATS) and experience in Trading Standards, including advising businesses and consumers and carrying out inspections. Applicants may still apply without the qualification, subject to CTSI framework elements being

Qualifications

• Experience in a Trading Standards environment advising businesses and consumers.
• Proven ability to undertake inspections and resolve non-compliances by formal and informal means.
• Willingness to complete elements of the CTSI Professional Competency Framework if qualifications are not met.

Responsibilities

• Carry out statutory enforcement and advisory duties including inspections, advice, investigations and regulatory compliance actions.
• Process licence, registration and approval applications.
• Investigate, action and report on compliance and non-compliance; prepare and serve Statutory Notices.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Diploma in Consumer Affairs

FCATS

CSCATS

Job description

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by Monday 9 November at 11:55pm.

Location: Brandon Gate, 1 Leechlee Road, Hamilton, ML3 0XB

Hours: 35 hours per week

Work Pattern: Monday to Friday 8:45am to 4:45pm.

Salary: £29,326 - £38,779

The Service is seeking to appoint a Trainee Trading Standards Officer to fill a vacancy within one of our teams. Ideally the successful applicant should possess either a Diploma in Consumer Affairs or equivalent (ie FCATS or CSCATS) and have experience of working in a Trading Standards environment carrying out the duties of a Trainee Trading Standards Officer. This experience should include (but is not restricted to) advising businesses and consumers, undertaking proactive and or reactive inspections, resolving non compliances by both formal and informal criminal and civil means. Consideration will be given to suitable applicants who do not have the required qualification, however these candidates would be required to complete elements of the CTSI Professional Competency Framework. Applicants should have excellent communication skills and be motivated to make a difference for consumers and businesses. The successful candidate should be flexible in approach and will have the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge and experience in consumer protection.

To carry out Statutory Enforcement and Advisory duties including Inspections, Advice, Investigations and Regulatory Compliance Action subject to the post holder possessing relevant qualifications, experience and established competencies.

To process licence, registration and approval applications.

To investigate, action and report on compliance and non-compliance, to prepare and serve Statutory Notices, and to use knowledge and experience to determine the appropriate course of action.

Preparation of reports as required by Line Managers, Senior Management and Procurators Fiscal.

Maintenance of accurate and timeous records of all activities using the Trading Standards recording system i.e., Authority Database, Officer’s Notebooks, Trader Notification books and Time Recording System.

Preparation and participation in lectures, talks and public exhibitions to organisations and groups as required.

To support less experienced staff to ensure they become proficient in practical tasks.

Assisting with the development and training of staff as required.

Undertaking an active role in ensuring the implementation of the provisions of the Health and Safety at work etc Act 1974 which affects the Trading Standards Service.

Liaison with other enforcement agencies and bodies on local operational matters.

To represent the Service at internal and external working groups as required.

Undertake the specialist functions which may include out-of-hours working, ensuring regulatory compliance by a range of civil and criminal means. Subject to the post holder possessing the relevant qualifications, experience and established competencies. To carry out other duties appropriate to the post and other general Trading Standards Officer duties as required, in line with the needs of the organisation

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020.

This post is considered a Regulated Role with Children and/or Adults, in respect of the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or Adults.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.

Equal Opportunities and Inclusion statement

The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position.

As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the Council is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile.

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• - Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• - To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
• - Up to 33 days annual leave
• - Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• - Occupational sick pay
• - Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
• - Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
• - Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)