Trading Standards Authorised Officer/trading - Perth, United Kingdom - Perth & Kinross Council

Perth & Kinross Council

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Perth, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

LOCATION:
Pullar House 35 Kinnoull Street Perth, PH1 5GD

SALARY:
£32,210 - £42,946 per year

CONTRACT TYPE:
Permanent

POSITION TYPE:
Full Time

HOURS:
36 hours per week

WORK FROM HOME:
Hybrid

£32,210 - £35,532 TAS7

£40,243 - £42,946 PR9 (Career Grade Structure post)

Pullar House, 35 Kinnoull Street, Perth PH1 5GD

Trading Standards Authorised Officer (TSAO)/Trading Standards Officer (TSO)

Reporting to the Principal Officer-Trading Standards the post will involve carrying out out the general tasks associated with Trading Standards.

There will also be opportunities to learn and progress professionally.

For TSO and TSAO

The investigation of alleged breaches of criminal trading law, intelligence led investigation of unfair trading practices and product sampling/test purchasing.
Take on the lead officer role in a particular area of trading standards law
Provide advice and guidance to local businesses and consumers in respect of the criminal and civil obligations under trading standards legislation
Carry out national/local enforcement projects and community planning initiatives
Attend meetings on behalf of the Service and the Council as required.
Work closely with other agencies and/or neighbouring authorities to facilitate joint working arrangements
Adhere to the Council's policies and procedures

Additionally for the TSO

Carry out the duties of an Inspector of Weights and Measures.

- lead on more complex investigations.
- assist other officers in your specialist area of knowledge.

Additionally, for the TSAO
- there will be an opportunity to study to gain qualification as a professional TSO and progress to the higher scale on qualification.

This is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be required to perform duties other than those given in the job description for the post.

The particular duties and responsibilities attached to posts may vary from time to time depending on the requirements of the Service without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibilities entailed.

The Individual:

Applicants should possess excellent communication skills at all levels, an ability to work effectively on their own initiative, and also be able to support the wider performance of the Trading Standards team through a culture of teamwork and flexibility.

A driving licence is essential.

If you would like more information about the position, please contact Niall Smith; Principal Officer-Trading Standards

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, Perth & Kinross Council carries out rigorous checks on the right to work in the UK, qualifications, employment history, including references, and fitness to undertake the post.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance.

You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

What we can do for you

If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.