Higher Enforcement Officer

Higher Enforcement Officer (Visitor Levy Team) - Fixed term until 30/04/2027
Waverley Court

Salary: £40,501 - £47,639
Hours: 36 per week

As we approach the implementation of Edinburgh's Visitor Levy, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Trading Standards and Enforcement service. We have 4 positions available.

The Trading Standards and Enforcement service area is responsible for enforcement of a diverse range of regulatory activity, including the responsibility for enforcement of the new Edinburgh Visitor Levy. This is an opportunity for the right candidates to get involved at an early stage in new regulatory activity, which will be high profile and the first of its kind in Scotland.

We're looking for positive, enthusiastic and highly motivated Higher Enforcement Officers who will be responsible for enforcement activity for Edinburgh's Visitor Levy.

You will be work closely with Edinburgh's accommodation providers, ensuring legal compliance, protecting consumers, and supporting businesses with a new regulatory regime through inspections, investigations and appropriate advice.

Previous experience of enforcement or ensuring compliance with legislation, including providing advice or guidance is essential. Any other relevant regulatory experience relating to consumer protection or financial regulation would be advantageous.

The role will involve working with a diverse range of businesses, clear communication and building relationships will be a key part of this role, as will ensuring you are able to stay up to date with relevant legislation, case law and guidance. The role will also involve contributing and developing best practice within this new regulatory regime, so flexibility and a positive approach to change will be required.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Find out more about our commitment to equalities https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4

As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We're interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

Happy to talk flexible working.

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