Tobacco and Vape Enforcement Officer

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Job description                  Tobacco and Vape Enforcement Officer 

Our East London local authority client is currently looking to recruit a Tobacco and Vape Enforcement Officer to join the Trading Standards department on a temporary basis.

This team are responsible for enforcing the Smoke Free legislation and to promote the cessation of use Tobacco products, carrying out surveys and studies on the use and sale of Tobacco products within the Borough.

Your new role

As a Tobacco and Vape Enforcement Officer you are expected to have full knowledge to undertake the role of an Enforcement Officer.

Serving fixed penalty notices, preparing prosecutions, giving advice and undertaking presentations on issues relating to smoke free, tobacco control, cessation of the use of products and sales of Tobacco products.

Additional responsibilities include:

To undertake programmed and complaint inspections, surveys and investigations under all the relevant Trading Standards Legislation, including visiting sites taking necessary action, such visits will involve attending locations and encountering situations which may involve personal risk.

Provide technical advice on all issues relating to tobacco and vape work and be responsible for ensuring that such advice is given in accordance with the best professional standards, where appropriate assuming and exercising delegated statutory authority.

Ensure compliance with current legislation making decisions on applications or dealing with issues as they arise, or within prescribed time scales, and using enforcement and other legal measures as necessary.

Carry out and assist in the enforcement and legal process functions in commercial premises, including the prosecution and the execution of warrants necessitating the forced entry to premises.

Prepare case reports and make recommendations for legal proceedings and provide briefings for legal representatives as necessary on cases.

What you'll need to succeed

To be the successful candidate you will have experience of acting as a regulatory officer in the field of Trading Standards or other similar enforcement background such as the Police and be aware of the issues surrounding Tobacco control and Vaping.

You will be able to demonstrate skills, knowledge and competencies to enforce Tobacco and Vape legislation.

You will also have the ability to prepare, write and present reports and well as being able to respond effectively in pressurised and difficult situations.

Please send your CV through to info@kenyonblock.com