Trading Standards Officer

5 months ago

North London, United Kingdom Colbern Limited Full time

413549-1180-23306 12.11

Trading Standards Officer
Camden
Contract
£23.26 per hour PAYE

Our client is looking for an experienced Trading Standards Officer.
- To contribute to the delivery of Trading Standards and Consumer Protection function within Business and Consumer Services including leading on effective investigation and resolution of complex cases. Particular focus on alcohol, tobacco and Intellectual Property/counterfeit issues.
- Carry planned or unplanned visits and inspections to ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
- Support the Trading Standards Principal Officer to identify priorities according to national and local intelligence, risks and impact.
- Lead role in liaising with Public Health, Anti-Counterfeiting Group, Community UK Intellectual Property Office, The Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU), Business Improvement Districts and any other appropriate agencies.
- The post holder will be self-motivated and committed to lead, manage and drive improvement, taking responsibility for ensuring the delivery of an effective service
- Keep up to date with legislative and regulatory developments and draft specific statutory compliance / procedural documents to be considered by Senior Management colleagues and the relevant Portfolio Holder.
- Attend appropriate external meetings with Public Health, London Trading Standards and on occasion appropriate government departments.
- To deputise for the Principal Trading Standards Officer as directed
- Produce performance and statutory compliance reports/returns to London & National Trading Standards agencies

Technical Knowledge and Experience:

- Essential: Diploma in Trading Standards or Diploma in Consumer Affairs and Trading Standards or equivalent DPCP/Board of Trade
- Essential: Competency in trading standards and/or consumer protection work with recent experience of delivery and training for role requirements
- Essential: Experience of managing and investigating complex casework using own initiative and limited supervision
- Essential: Significant experience of taking enforcement action for failure to comply with requirements of appropriate legislation and statutory notices, including obtaining legal warrants of entry from courts, having progressed cases to court, prepared and given evidence in court.
- Essential: Full working knowledge of RIPA including disclosure, CPIA, Regulator’s Code, PACE and Trading Standards legislative powers.
- Identify and secure innovative interventions in the investigation of complaints and other enquiries. Select and prioritise work undertaken according to risk and impact.
- Prepare and write clear reports, specifications and other documentation relevant to legislation and service of notices.
- Effectively monitor the progress of works/actions required by informal/formal action.
- Report and recommend enforcement action for failure to comply with requirements of legislation and statutory notices.
- Attend court, prepare and give evidence as required; and participate in PACE interviews.

The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer.

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