Graduate Investigator - National Trading Standards Estate Agency Team

POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL; Wales; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK is seeking a passionate graduate to assist with Trading Standards qualifications and participate in national projects. This role involves civil and criminal investigations, policy development, and training delivery, with opportunities to contribute to improving industry standards. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented and eager to make a difference in the home buying and selling process.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate willing to undertake a Trading Standards qualification.
• Strong analytical skills for data examination.
• Willingness to engage in national projects and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist with civil and criminal investigations across the UK.
• Help deliver training and presentations to industry agencies.
• Work on projects to improve intelligence and collaboration.
• Assist in developing policy and national priorities.
• Represent the team at meetings with stakeholders.

Job description

Overview

The Lead Enforcement Authority for estate agency work in the UK is looking to employ a graduate who wants to undertake a Trading Standards qualification and gain experience in a national team. Our enforcement functions and investigations are only part of this role, and you will be working on national projects which help inform local and regional enforcement, promoting intelligence sharing and collaborative working by leading from the front.

About you

• You\'ll be passionate about your professional work.
• You\'ll be excited about getting involved with projects which have a national impact.
• You\'ll be ready to challenge yourself by working in a unique team of experienced professionals with a variety of workstreams.
• You\'re a person who wants to make a difference for the UK\'s home buying and selling process as well as improving enforcement methods and driving up industry standards.
• You will be happy to help with presentations at conferences and regional events throughout the UK
• You have a keen eye for detail when analysing data from a variety of sources, including our own processes and procedures and when investigating breaches of a variety of legislation.

What you will do

• Assist with civil and criminal investigations across the UK including issuing monetary penalties and formal orders
• Help deliver training, webinars, podcasts and presentations to industry and enforcement agencies
• Work on projects to improve intelligence and support collaboration.
• Help to develop policy and national priorities as part of the team\'s remit
• Assist in representing the team at meetings with numerous stakeholders including government departments and agencies.