Trading Standards Officer

Job Description

Trading Standards Officer 

Rotherham (Hybrid)

£26.42ph

The postholder will be responsible for the provision of professional regulatory advice and guidance, including enforcing a range of legislation with respect to Trading Standards including fair trading, civil advice, metrology, product safety, doorstep crime, age restricted sales, intellectual property and tobacco control.

Need to be fully qualified – diploma in trading standards or equivalent including the wights and measures qualifications 

Role specific duties and accountabilities:

• Experience of working in a local authority or other agency enforcement or regulation service including provision of regulatory advice and guidance to the public representing the employer at Court and with other bodies, organisations and individuals in relation to Trading Standards statutory functions.
• Practical knowledge and experience of the legislative frameworks, key issues and working practices relevant to Trading Standards including fair trading, civil advice, metrology, product safety, doorstep crime, age restricted sales, intellectual property and tobacco control.
• Experience of investigating offences, issuing legal notices, proceedings and preparing prosecution files, including experience of representing the Council (or other employer) in Court in relation to Trading Standards and public health issues
• Experience of monitoring performance, prioritising work and ensuring deadlines and targets are met.
• Experience of successfully managing projects from initiation through to completion, including the development and introduction of new initiatives

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