Trading Standards Officer - Grays, United Kingdom - Fox Morris Group

Fox Morris Group

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Grays, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Are you a
Senior Trading Standards Officer looking for a new opportunity? I am working with
Thurrock Council (Hybrid Working)

Rate - £40 to £45+ per hour

Your Role

Maintain an uptodate knowledge of general Trading Standards legislation and technology to uphold competencies and awareness of current best practice.
Advise consumers and businesses, including Primary Authority partners on consumer protection law in relation to the buying, selling, renting, and hiring of goods and services. As required provide indepth specialist advice to businesses, orally and/or in writing, communicating messages clearly and appropriately, on their rights, duties, and obligations under Trading Standards legislation.
Undertake enforcement work including investigations, inspections, routine test purchases, sampling and screen testing of products, projects, and other interventions, as directed, to determine compliance with legislation, including taking part in national, regional, and local initiatives and enforcement activities.
Gather and present evidence for investigations in accordance with statutory requirements, codes of practice and council policies and procedures. Ensure that businesses, consumers, and witnesses are updated regularly on the progression of their case/ enquiry. Where appropriate participate in the legal process through the preparation of legal reports and giving evidence in Court, hearings, or tribunals, as necessary.

Essential:

Diploma in Trading Standards (DTS)/ Diploma in Consumer Affairs and Trading Standards (DCATS) or equivalent.

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV.

We regularly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation

Job Type:
Temporary contract

Contract length: 12 months

Salary:
£40.00-£45.00 per hour

Benefits: