Hybrid Trading Standards Officer – Food & Consumer Protection

Peterborough First group; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterborough City Council is recruiting two Trading Standards Officers to cover the full range of Trading Standards functions, including Food Standards and Weight and Measures. You will advise businesses on legal obligations and apply a range of interventions to ensure compliance.

We welcome applicants near qualification and operate in a hybrid way, with two days a week in our Peterborough office. An Enhanced Disclosure will be required and the council values diversity and accessibility in

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current consumer protection legislation, particularly fair trading.
• Ability to investigate, gather and present evidence in compliance with procedures.

Responsibilities

• Advise businesses on legal obligations and help them achieve compliance.
• Investigate where compliance is lacking and present evidence.
• Apply a range of interventions to ensure enforcement and compliance.

Skills

Consumer protection knowledge

Advising businesses

Investigation & evidence gathering

Education

DCA / DCATS / DTS diploma

Job description

Peterborough City Council is recruiting two Trading Standards Officers to cover the full range of Trading Standards functions, including Food Standards and Weight and Measures. You will advise businesses on legal obligations and apply a range of interventions to ensure compliance.

We welcome applicants near qualification and operate in a hybrid way, with two days a week in our Peterborough office. An Enhanced Disclosure will be required and the council values diversity and accessibility in