Senior Trading Standards Officer — Impact & Training

London Borough of Bexley; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Average Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave (plus bank hols)

Flexi working / ICT facilities

MyChoice Staff Benefit Scheme

Job summary

The London Borough of Bexley is seeking a Trading Standards professional to join the Public Protection team in Bexley. You will investigate complaints, enforce legislation on fraud, consumer protection, licensing and doorstep crime, and develop proactive projects based on intelligence and trends.

You will work both independently and as part of the team, with opportunities to specialise in areas and train businesses and partners.

Qualifications

• Hold the DTS, DCATS or equivalent professional qualification or have extensive proven experience within Trading Standards.

Responsibilities

• Investigating complaints and service demands in trading standards context.
• Interpreting and enforcing legislation related to fraud, age restricted products, safety, IP and doorstep crime.
• Developing and implementing projects based on intelligence and trends.
• Specialising in one or more work areas and providing training to businesses and partners.
• Enforcing a range of legislation in relation to unfair trading practices and licensing provisions.
• Undertaking complex investigations with knowledge of trading standards, court procedures and disclosure rules.
• Representing the team at multi-agency events, operations and meetings.

Job description

The London Borough of Bexley is seeking a Trading Standards professional to join the Public Protection team in Bexley. You will investigate complaints, enforce legislation on fraud, consumer protection, licensing and doorstep crime, and develop proactive projects based on intelligence and trends.

You will work both independently and as part of the team, with opportunities to specialise in areas and train businesses and partners.