Principal Trading Standards Officer, Pullar House, Perth

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We currently have the following opportunity:

Principal Trading Standards Officer - PKC13595
£61,623 - £66,315
Pullar House, Perth

Perth and Kinross blends the energy of an historic city with the space and scenery of rural Scotland—offering real quality of life alongside a diverse workload.

Do you want to make a difference by leading a small, committed team protecting consumers and supporting fair, safe trading across one of Scotland’s most varied and rewarding areas?

If so, we’re looking for a motivated, positive Principal Officer ready to make an impact.

You’ll lead a team which enforces the full range of Trading Standards, Animal Welfare and Dog Control legislation.

This role offers genuine professional development, including opportunities to contribute to the governance of many key areas of council work. Part of the role will involve advising and working with senior management.

Perth and Kinross Council has an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and suitably experienced and qualified Trading Standards professional who wants to take the next step in their professional development.

We are looking for a Principal Officer-Trading Standards who will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision and management of the Trading Standards, Animal Welfare and Dog Control teams and to ensure the delivery of the Council’s statutory obligations regarding the delivery of all Trading Standards, Animal Welfare and Dog Control legislation.

In addition the postholder will also fulfil the statutory role as the Council’s Chief Inspector of Weights and Measures.

You will ensure that an efficient and effective service is provided and that all work is carried out on time and within pre-set deadlines.

You will develop, monitor, maintain and revise, as necessary, work programmes, procedures, policies, work instructions and risk assessments relevant to the work of the three teams.

This position is politically restricted under the Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) Amendment Regulations 1998 (as amended). This means that you are prevented from taking part in certain political activities.

Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

Skills & Experience Required

To join us, you’ll have experience leading a team in an enforcement environment, an enthusiastic approach and you will be able to produce accurate work and perform against tight deadlines.

Appointment requires the Diploma in Trading Standards/ Level 2 in the current CTSI Qualification Framework (or equivalent such as current CTSI QP Stage 2), including qualification to act as the Council’s Chief Inspector of Weights & Measures.

You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross

The successful candidate will have considerable enforcement experience within Trading Standards and will have experience leading investigations and experience of a supervisory or lead officer role.

A flexible, team‑focused attitude is essential. 

You will have good written skills with the ability to work accurately against tight timescales.

You will have very good interpersonal skills and a positive and motivated outlook.

You will be able to work accurately against tight timescales.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!

Here's what we can offer you:

• A generous annual leave package
• 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
• Flexi time
• Access to a range of benefits

We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

For purposes of connection and collaboration with colleagues and with the community we serve, our full-time employees work on site for a minimum of 2 days per week with the arrangements for part time employees being agreed on a basis which will ensure that they benefit to an equivalent degree.

Our FAQs on hybrid working can be found here Hybrid working FAQs

We are committed to being a more inclusive employer - to ensure we can consider any reasonable adjustments, please either contact the recruiting manager to discuss any individual circumstances, discuss at interview or, if you prefer, after any conditional offer is made.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Niall Smith, Principal Officer Trading Standards on 07767 802889 to find out more.

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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.

We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.

Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.

If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.

A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.