Trading Standards Enforcement Officer

Full Vacancy Description

Trading Standards Enforcement officer

Temporary, full-time

I am currently recruiting for a Trading Standards Enforcement Officer to join a Yorkshire based Trading Standards department on a temporary basis.

You will be supporting the front-line officers within a team of experienced and motivated staff.

You will be responsible for reviewing and recording incoming complaints, identifying and logging intelligence and tasking work to officers.

Other duties include:

To attend court and give evidence as required.

To investigate complaints from members of the public or where appropriate, signpost service users to partner organisations for specialist advice

To make appropriate records of the work carried out and generally undertake administrative functions, respond to all matters including correspondence in accordance with council policies and maintain a high level of competence in the use of information technology

Liaise with other enforcement agencies, Government departments and professional bodies

To comply with corporate and statutory confidentiality requirements

To be successful in this role you will be enthusiastic, passionate, and committed to protecting local residents from financial abuse.

Other skills and experience required:

Strong attention to detail

Be proactive in your approach to work

Be self-motivated

Have excellent organisation skills

An ability to accurately record and maintain data

Be able to produce reports

Provide support to investigating officers including collating legal files.

You will preferably have experience of working in an enforcement role, be proactive and able to work on your own initiative. Would suit people with a background in Trading Standards, Police or a similar enforcement background