Are you an experienced Trading Standards Officer with a passion for excellence? Warwickshire Trading Standards is on the lookout for a dedicated Lead Trading Standards Officer to spearhead our Feed Hygiene, Agriculture, and Food Standards programs. This pivotal role involves strategic planning, compiling statutory returns, and representing our authority at regional and potentially national panels. Why Warwickshire County Council?

• Commitment to Excellence: We pride ourselves on delivering a high-quality, professional service and are dedicated to investing in our future.
• Professional Growth: We offer training and support for those looking to expand their expertise in Animal Feed and Agriculture., Leadership: Take a leading role in planning and providing Feed Hygiene, Agriculture, and Food Standards activities.
• Representation: Represent Warwickshire Trading Standards at regional and potentially national panels.
• Innovation: Be part of a forward-thinking team that continuously seeks new opportunities to enhance efficiency and build on our professional service.
Join Us: Be part of a team with an excellent reputation for delivering outstanding results for consumers and businesses. If you're ready to make a significant impact and grow with us, we'd love to hear from you.


• Qualifications: You must hold a Diploma in Trading Standards (DTS), Diploma in Consumer Affairs and Trading Standards (DCATS), or an equivalent qualification. Additionally, you will need at least one statutory qualification under Section 73 Weights and Measures Act 1985, FSA Food Law Code of Practice, or FSA Feed Law Code of Practice.
• Experience: Proven experience in Animal Feed and Agriculture is preferred. However, we welcome applications from qualified Trading Standards Officers eager to upskill in this area.
• Expertise: Significant post-qualification experience managing a diverse caseload across various trading standards legislation, including complex investigations and proactive enforcement projects.
  
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Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels?valued, included, safe, supported,?and?welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them!? At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire's economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best.

Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit: Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage - Warwickshire Pension Fund' The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.