Senior Trading Standards Officer
- Location:
- Thornliebank Depot 190 Carnwadric Road Thornliebank East Renfrewshire, G46 8HR
- Salary:
- £43,615 - £47,684 per year
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Full Time
- Hours:
- 35 hours per week
- Work From Home:
- Hybrid
Advert
Our Prevention Services (Trading Standards Section) have a vacancy for a forward thinking Senior Trading Standards Officer. You must have the ability to cover the full range of Trading Standards functions when necessary. You will be expected to work with local businesses to ensure compliance with a wide range of Trading Standards Legislation.
In addition to fulfilling statutory obligations we expect officers to develop and manage a range of projects of value to our residents, businesses, national and local outcomes.
A creative and modern approach is expected combining prevention with enforcement to protect and empower local residents.
In addition, when necessary you may be called on to deputise for the Prevention Services Manager.To succeed in this role you will be a team player with excellent IT and communication skills, be able to react to new challenges by utilising innovative approaches to maximise resource usage.
You must have substantial relevant work experience within a trading standards environment; be fully conversant with trading standards legislation, be confident and self-motivated.
You must have a Diploma in Trading Standards or its equivalent.
You must have a flexible approach to your working hours
This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure check
*Depending upon the needs of the service, staff in Hybrid roles will typically work from home for up to 40-60% of the time where the needs of the service can still be met.
Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences. Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work
Please note East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship.
As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our employees.
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