Trading Standards Officer

3 weeks ago


West Midlands, United Kingdom Venn Group Full time

**Trading Standards Officer**

**West Midlands Based - Hybrid Working**

**Start: ASAP**

**Duration: 3 month rolling contract - likely extension**

**Rate: Negotiable hourly rate depending on experience (Inside IR35)**

Our client is looking for an experienced Trading Standards Officer to join them on an interim basis for at least the next three months, with likely extensions beyond this.

The successful applicant will be required to enforce all relevant legislation administered by the section, and to educate and encourage the public and business proprietors to improve relevant standards.

**Some Responsibilities**:

- Receive and record information accurately and write reports, including prosecution reports in a way that is concise and easily understood
- Follow complaints, investigations or projects, monitor activities, visit premises, inspect and audit systems, examine, test and sample items and interpret results of analysis
- Undertake the investigation of complaints and inspections of premises, including joint inspections with other agencies to ensure compliance with legislation as required ensuring all relevant legislation is being complied with
- Prepare reports and briefing notes as necessary for relevant committee and member meetings such as Licensing and Regulatory Committee, Cabinet Member Meetings and Scrutiny Board and provide technical support to the Chair of Committee, Cabinet Member and Senior Officers
- Provide first line contact, offer appropriate assistance, advice and support for members of the public and businesses, including outside agencies, Elected Members, Senior Officers and other Departments, making telephone enquiries or calling in person; and provide professional and legally correct advice and information
- Prepare statements of evidence and correspondence to be submitted to Legal Services, and attend Court as required to give evidence and report back on the outcome
- Interview alleged offenders and witnesses under PACE as required

**Essential Requirements**:

- Knowledge and understanding of legislation in relation to Trading Standards and Consumer Protection and any associated regulations and policy relevant to the service area including enforcement
- Knowledge and understanding of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act as it relates to the collection of effective evidence

**_ Please note you will be required to have a diploma in Trading Standards or equivalent and you will not be considered if you do not have prior experience of working in a local authority as a Trading Standards Officer._**

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You will also be required to drive, have your own vehicle and undergo an Enhanced DBS Check (Unless you are already on the updated service)_



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