Trading Standards Officer

Full Vacancy Description

Job description                              Trading Standards Officer

Skills & Abilities

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Able to work with minimum supervision and use initiative.

Ability to organise workload

Able to work well both within a team and by themselves.

Has a flexible approach to work.

Can contribute to the development of departmental quality procedures

Investigate criminal offences and breaches and compile reports.

Excellent I.T. skills

Knowledge

Good working knowledge of current investigation techniques.

Good working knowledge of trading standards legislation and the legal framework (e.g. Consumer Rights Act 2015, Fraud Act 2006, Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996, Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024

Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Environmental Health & Trading Standards database software.

Experience

Experience of working with the relevant legislation and/or in a related area.

Experience of working within a local authority would be an advantage. 

Experience of computer systems, including databases, spreadsheets and GIS.

Qualifications

Diploma in Consumer Affairs, Diploma in Trading Standards, DCATS or equivalent OR substantial, analogous enforcement experience.

Special Requirements

Full driving licence for car.

Flexible work arrangements and prepared to work out of normal office hours.