Trading Standards Enforcement Officer — Hybrid Role

Stonehouse Recruitment; England; Híbrido; GBP 69.000 - 83.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Stonehouse Recruitment is seeking an experienced Trading Standards Officer to join a Local Authority Trading Standards team in Hampshire on an initial 6-month contract, with the role expected to run until the end of March 2027.

The role involves carrying out inspections, investigations and enforcement actions, with emphasis on health-related trading standards, and requires strong reporting, communication and travel around the area.

Qualificações

• A qualified Trading Standards Officer, with a relevant degree or diploma.
• Strong practical experience applying Trading Standards legislation.
• Experience inspecting businesses and taking enforcement action.
• Good investigation, report-writing and evidence-gathering skills.
• Ability to travel around the area and undertake site visits.

Responsabilidades

• Undertake Trading Standards inspections, surveys and investigations.
• Investigate complaints and suspected breaches of Trading Standards legislation.
• Carry out inspections of businesses and commercial premises, taking appropriate enforcement action where necessary.
• Prepare investigation reports, legal notices, correspondence and supporting evidence.
• Participate in operational enforcement activities targeting illegal and non-compliant goods.
• Provide professional advice and guidance to businesses, residents and other stakeholders.
• Act as lead officer for designated areas of Trading Standards legislation and enforcement activity.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, partner agencies and other enforcement bodies.
• Contribute to service improvements, projects and the development of working practices.

Conhecimentos

Trading standards inspections

Investigations

Enforcement action

Communication & negotiation

Site visits travel

Formação

Qualified Trading Standards Officer with degree/diploma

Descrição da vaga

Stonehouse Recruitment is seeking an experienced Trading Standards Officer to join a Local Authority Trading Standards team in Hampshire on an initial 6-month contract, with the role expected to run until the end of March 2027.

The role involves carrying out inspections, investigations and enforcement actions, with emphasis on health-related trading standards, and requires strong reporting, communication and travel around the area.