Trading Standards Enforcement Officer – Public Safety

Manchester City Council; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Enhanced parental and carers leave

Discounts via MCR+

Learning and development opportunities

Good Employment Charter member

Volunteer leave up to 3 days

Job summary

Manchester City Council is seeking a Technical Officer for Trading Standards in Manchester. You will investigate animal welfare complaints, inspect licensed premises and work with agencies like GMP and HMRC. The role involves handling age-restricted goods issues and random test purchases with youth volunteers.

The post offers full training including an apprenticeship and animal licensing qualification, with potential progression to L6 Trading Standards apprenticeship for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• You must be a strong communicator, enjoy working with a diverse range of people and be able to deal with difficult situations.
• Experienced enforcement officers will have the opportunity to do the L6 Trading Standards apprenticeship if desired.
• Candidates without previous enforcement experience will be considered on a development grade 6, whilst they complete the RCO apprenticeship.
• Full training for the role is provided including an apprenticeship and animal licensing qualification.

Responsibilities

• Investigating complaints about animal welfare and undertaking inspections of licensed premises, for example, pet shops and boarding kennels.
• Involvement in the seizure of illegal tobacco and vaping products.
• Working in partnership with a range of agencies such as GMP, HMRC and Immigration.
• Investigating complaints regarding the sale of age restricted goods and carrying out test purchasing with young volunteers.

Skills

Strong communicator

Diverse range of people

Deal with difficult situations

Education

L6 Trading Standards apprenticeship

Job description

Manchester City Council is seeking a Technical Officer for Trading Standards in Manchester. You will investigate animal welfare complaints, inspect licensed premises and work with agencies like GMP and HMRC. The role involves handling age-restricted goods issues and random test purchases with youth volunteers.

The post offers full training including an apprenticeship and animal licensing qualification, with potential progression to L6 Trading Standards apprenticeship for eligible candidates.