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Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Trading Standards Officer - Technical to ensure compliance with legislation. Responsibilities include conducting inspections and enforcing regulations. Candidates must have a CTSI qualification and experience in Trading Standards, along with excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently. Competitive pay rate offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with minimal supervision and to a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to prepare reports and collate case files for Legal Services.
• Willingness to work out of hours to meet service needs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out criminal compliance enforcement activities across service functions.
• Carry out inspections, surveys, and investigations into complex breaches.
• Identify legal contraventions and execute appropriate enforcement activity.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to represent the Trading Standards Service

Effective time management skills

Computer literacy

Knowledge of Enforcement Procedures and PACE

Education

Professional CTSI Trading Standards qualification (DTS/DCATS)

University degree

Job description

Overview

Trading Standards Officer - Technical

Birkenhead · Contract · £32.10 per hour PAYE or £41.28 per hour limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35

Responsibilities

• Carry out criminal compliance enforcement activities across service functions.
• Carry out inspections, surveys, and investigations into complex and serious breaches of trading standards legislation.
• Identify legal contraventions and select and execute appropriate enforcement activity based on assessed risk.
• Present solutions for resolution to complex issues.

Qualifications

• Professional CTSI Trading Standards qualification (DTS/DCATS including Food and Legal Metrology modules) or equivalent, plus a university degree.
• Knowledge and Skills: demonstrate the ability to represent the Trading Standards Service at meetings, participate in coordinating or leading regional initiatives and projects with other Local Authorities, professional bodies, or external organisations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to influence behaviour.
• Knowledge of current and proposed Trading Standards legislation and statutory guidance.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and to a high level of accuracy.
• Knowledge of Enforcement Procedures and PACE.
• Ability to prepare reports, undertake correspondence, conduct interviews and collate case files for Legal Services. Ability to investigate and undertake complex projects.
• Effective time management skills and awareness of equality issues.
• Computer literacy and ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Willingness to work out of hours to meet service needs.

Experience

• Experience in working in a large urban authority or private sector organisation.
• Experience in a Trading Standards service.
• Experience of investigating consumer complaints.
• Experience of providing business advice to members of the public and commercial undertakings.
• Experience of Civil Enforcement procedures and the Enterprise Act.

Additional notes

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