Trading Standards Officer

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 48,216 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd is seeking a Trading Standards Officer for a full-time temporary contract in Gloucester. Responsibilities include enforcing food standards legislation and investigating offences under regulatory laws.

The role offers £45 per hour on a PAYE basis, requiring flexibility in enforcement activities. Applicants should ensure personal development regarding relevant legislation and maintain proper records of all undertaken work.

Responsibilities

• Enforce food standards legislation through inspections and investigations.
• Investigate offences and take action under regulatory legislation.
• Collect evidence and prepare reports for possible prosecution.
• Advise businesses on their legal obligations regarding trading standards.
• Maintain records for all work undertaken.

Job description

Trading Standards Officer – Gloucester

Reference: 5296567

Responsibilities

• Enforce food standards legislation by inspection, investigation, sampling and other means at trading premises across Gloucestershire.
• Investigate offences under regulatory legislation and take appropriate action under the Enforcement Policy, including conducting interviews in accordance with PACE 1984 and all other relevant legislation.
• Collect evidence and prepare case reports for possible prosecution in accordance with policy and attend legal proceedings, where necessary, on behalf of the Client.
• Undertake sampling of goods and services to determine whether breaches of trading standards legislation are occurring, and take appropriate action under the Client’s Enforcement Policy.
• Advise businesses and traders of their legal obligations relating to trading standards legislation.
• Maintain proper records for all work undertaken.
• Undertake enforcement activities flexibly to match the trading times of businesses.
• Ensure personal development in respect of all relevant legislation and implement any changes swiftly and efficiently.
• Behave according to the Employees’ Codes of Conduct and fulfil obligations regarding conflicts of interest, gifts, hospitality and other matters covered by the Codes.
• Perform any other duties of a similar nature related to this post that may be required from time‑to‑time.

Employment Details

Full‑time role on a temporary contract basis.

Pay: £45 per hour, PAYE.

Equal Opportunities

Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.