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Date Added: Mon 10/06/2024

Trading Standards Officer - Food And Feed / Food Standards

Sheffield, UK
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Company: REED

Job Type: Permanent, FullTime

Salary: £21.40 - £26.64 per hour, Inc benefits

We are seeking an experienced Trading Standards Officer to join the Commercial Team of a leading local authority. As the successful candidate you will be responsible for a range of duties, including food and feed standards, and will play a crucial role in maintaining and improving the regulatory environment in our community.Day to Day of the role:
  • Conducting inspections, investigating offences, and dealing with consumer complaints.
  • Applying investigatory requirements such as PACE, RIPA, and CPIA to your work.
  • Collecting, assessing, analysing, and sharing intelligence in a lawful manner.
  • Liaising with other departments, enforcement agencies, government departments, and professional bodies.
  • Leading on the development, management, and delivery of multi-agency enforcement operations.
  • Developing and providing training and advice both internally and externally.
  • Developing and delivering educational and behaviour change initiatives.
  • Supervising staff in accordance with council policies and procedures.
  • Representing the Service at local and regional levels.
  • Providing councillor updates and responding to enquiries.
  • Compiling material for media dissemination, subject to sign-off.
  • Liaising with legal teams and producing reports, statistics, and KPIs.
  • Attending and representing at relevant working groups.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • A sound knowledge and experience of criminal and relevant civil procedures and investigations legislation.
  • Experience of project delivery and effective partnership working.
  • Ability to interpret and apply statutory guidance and legislation to deliver regulatory work.
  • Ability to provide legal advice on regulatory compliance and investigate offences.
  • Commitment to continuous professional development (CPD).
  • Flexible approach to work tasks and willingness to work outside core hours if necessary.
  • Competent IT skills.
  • Hold a valid UK driving licence.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a high level of personal drive and commitment to excellent customer care.
  • Trading Standards Practitioner Diploma (TSPD) or equivalent qualification.
An attractive hourly rate of £21.40 (PAYE) or £26.64 (Via umbrella) is on offer and the hours of work are full time (37 per week flexible).

The role can be done from home when not out on-site visiting premises. 

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