Senior Trading Standards Officer
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Job description
Full Time, Permanent
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic person to join our dynamic and progressive Trading Standards Team.
As an experienced officer with a strong team ethic and a proven track record of conducting complex investigations and a broad enforcement duties, you will also possess the necessary skills and experience to operate as a lead officer, with specialist knowledge and to provide support and guidance to officers.
You will either possess the Diploma in Consumer Affairs, DCATS or equivalent including Food Standards and Metrology, and be able to demonstrate initiative and commitment and have a flexible approach to work.
You may be required to work outside core hours when necessary and weekend working as and when required.
Please note that t his post is subject to Police vetting (NPPV 2).Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.
Join us and you'll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
How do I apply?
If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.
To be shortlisted for interview you'll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
For an informal discussion, please contact Sarah Saunders, Trading Standards Team Leader, on 0117 352 1010 or 07469 413110. At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.