Trading Standards Officer

Full Vacancy Description

My client, South East London based local authority, are currently seeking a Trading Standards professional who will enjoy working in the Public Protection team, with duties including:

Investigating complaints and service demands

Interpreting and enforcing a wide range of legislation in relation to but not exclusively fraud, age restricted products, safety and intellectual property

Developing and implementing projects and initiatives based on intelligence and identified trends

Specialising in one or more work areas

Providing training to businesses and partners

Enforcing a range of legislation in relation to unfair trading practices

Enforcing the provisions of the Licensing Act

Undertaking complex  investigations into breaches of consumer protection legislation, demonstrating a detailed and high level of knowledge and skill in respect of trading standards legislation, criminal court procedures, and disclosure rules

Representing the team at multi agency events, operations and meetings

My client's Trading Standards department carries out a broad spectrum of Trading Standards functions through enforcement and advice as well as taking part in national projects and surveys. They are also the Primary Authority for a large multinational retailer.

As part of a small interactive team you will have the opportunity to gain wide experience in the enforcement of a range of trading standards legislation. You should be self-motivated, being able to work on your own, as well as part of the team.