Trading Standards Officer

Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has an opportunity for a Trading Standards Officer on a 3 month's contract with a possibility of an extension.

Job Purpose.

Carry out criminal compliance enforcement activities across the regulatory service functions.

Within a generic team carry out inspections, surveys and investigations into complex and serious breaches of trading standards legislation. Identify legal contraventions and select, recommend and execute appropriate enforcement activity based on assessed risk. The post holder will have sole responsibility for undertaking this work and the duties will include presenting solutions to bring a resolution to complex issues.

Main Accountabilities.

Undertake and/or supervise complex projects involving a range of stakeholders, aimed at securing business compliance with all Trading Standards legislation.
Prepare reports, undertake correspondence, conduct interviews, brief the Council Solicitor, and when necessary, give evidence in Court.
Enforce all relevant legislation utilising a full range of enforcement powers from an informal educative approach to formal legal proceedings as laid down in the Division's Enforcement Policy.
Significant participation in project teams to deliver local and national health promotion initiatives.
Monitor performance and quality standards and ensure that Trading Standards work complies with policy and procedures and the standards required in (the local service level management agreement and in the sub-regional partnership agreement).
Research, review, develop, consult on and implement policy and procedures for Trading Standards to help the Council to achieve its objectives in relation to Trading Standards, Including, production of management reports to identify changes and trends.
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge in relation to relevant Government initiatives, guidance, changes in legislation and good practice.
Work with other Council departments and external voluntary and statutory bodies to identify any issues that require intervention through Trading Standards
Contribute to the management of the Service by supervising, training, mentoring and monitoring the work of less experienced colleagues, checking their work, providing specialist advice and guidance as necessary.
Demonstrate by example continuous improvement and high-quality service provision.
Participate in initiatives and consistency exercises to monitor the work of peers to ensure that Officers within Trading Standards enforce the law consistently and uniformly.
Give new business advice to members of the public and commercial undertakings within Wirral.
Contribute and support the Senior Manager in establishing fees and costs for the operation of work undertaken by Trading Standards.
Provide the Senior Manager with options and assessments on operational impact/risks of service planning changes along with council and partner agency savings as required

Knowledge, Skills and Experience.

Professional CTSI Trading Standards qualification (DTS/DCATS including Food and Legal Metrology modules) or equivalent, plus a university degree
Demonstrate the ability to represent the Trading Standards Service at meetings, participating in the co-ordination or lead regional initiatives and projects with other Local Authorities, professional bodies, or external organisations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and an ability to influence the behaviour of others
Knowledge of current and proposed Trading Standards legislation and statutory guidance
Ability to work with minimal supervision and to a high level of accuracy
Demonstrate knowledge of Enforcement Procedures and PACE
Demonstrate the ability to prepare reports, undertake correspondence, conduct interviews and collate case files for Legal Services
Demonstrate the ability to investigate and undertake complex projects
Have effective time management skills
An awareness and understanding of equality issues
Have experience in working in a large urban authority or private sector organisation
Experience in a Trading Standards service
Have experience of investigating consumer complaints
Have experience of the provision of business advice to members of the public and commercial undertakings

To get more information about this role and how to apply please contact Anisha (phone number removed)