Principal Trading Standards Officer - Hybrid Working

North Somerset Council; Weston-super-Mare; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Local Government Pension

Opportunities for professional develop

Inclusive Staff groups including Carer

10 extra annual leave days

In house Wellbeing Team

Cycle to Work / EV salary sacrifice

Job summary

North Somerset Council is seeking a dedicated Principal Trading Standards Officer to join our Trading Standards Service in Weston-super-Mare. You will undertake a wide range of functions including investigations, premises inspections, business advice, and food standards enforcement.

The role requires a Diploma in Trading Standards (or equivalent), excellent communication, and a commitment to ongoing professional development within a flexible, hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of undertaking Trading Standards investigations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigation of criminal offences and inspection of business premises.
• Provision of business advice and food standards enforcement.
• Deliver partnership working and respond to challenges such as illicit trading.

Skills

Trading Standards investigations

Education

Diploma in Trading Standards (or equivalent)

Job description

North Somerset Council is seeking a dedicated Principal Trading Standards Officer to join our Trading Standards Service in Weston-super-Mare. You will undertake a wide range of functions including investigations, premises inspections, business advice, and food standards enforcement.

The role requires a Diploma in Trading Standards (or equivalent), excellent communication, and a commitment to ongoing professional development within a flexible, hybrid working environment.