Trading Standards Officer Level 3

Are you hardworking, enthusiastic about consumer protection and keen to support businesses? We are looking for a Trading Standards Officer Level 3 to join our vibrant and forward thinking Service . A qualification and or experience in a statutory required legislative area would be preferred. No two days are the same and you have the opportunity to make a real difference to support businesses and protect people from the risk of harm. About the Role Advise and where necessary investigate and or take enforcement action in accordance with our Enforcement Policy. You will manage your own workload and undertake your own criminal investigations. You will undertake project work as required and keep abreast of legislative changes and maintain the required CPD hours.

• Have obtained the relevant CTSI qualification (DTS, DCA, DCATS or current equivalent), or have recent investigation experience .
• Have experience in managing own workload, planning and preparing for inspections and meeting deadlines and recording work in a detailed, accurate and timely manner, preparing reports and undertaking project work.
• Demonstrable experience in interpreting and applying appropriate legislation; enabling you to lead on, and undertake criminal investigations and enforcement action.
• Demonstrable experience of providing advice to businesses, including complex advice whether face to face or by letter or email.
• Demonstrable experience in providing advice, guidance and supervision to less experienced staff.
• Be willing and able to deputise for senior TSO's when necessary, including attending meetings and liaising with external partners.
• Keep up to date with new legislation and statutory requirements. in order to maintain a thorough knowledge of Trading Standards legislation for your area of work.
You must also have an understanding of, and commitment to, equal opportunities, and the ability to apply this to all situations. In addition, we also expect you to share and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process.

About Leicestershire County Council Leicestershire County Council is a and organisation. In August 2021, we also signed up to the . We are strongly committed to promoting equality and opportunity, championing employee wellbeing and investing in staff training and development. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone. Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. For further information on what it's like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following: Nottingham City Council