Trading Standards Manager | Trading Standards Service | Preston

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Job Description

Salary: £53,888 - £58,282 per annum | Permanent | | Full Time, 37 hours per week | Preston/Hybrid |

Note: This role is not open to international sponsorship.

Lancashire, the fourth largest local authority in England, offers bustling towns and cities rich in industry and creativity, alongside peaceful countryside and stunning coastlines. It's a great place to live and work. Our county council serves the people of Lancashire by efficiently and innovatively prioritising the services they need and want.

The Trading Standards Service has a key role in protecting residents and visitors from fraudulent and illegal practices, tackling rogue trading, and supporting honest businesses to grow and thrive. We are also part of the Council's Public Health directorate, playing an important role in improving the health of residents and visitors to the County.

Join our team as a Trading Services Manager

An exciting opportunity for a qualified and experienced Trading Standards professional to join the Senior Management Team in the Trading Standards Service. You will use your expertise and knowledge to guide and direct a team of Principal Officers and operational teams primarily in the fields of Fair Trading, Special Investigations, Legal Process, and Financial Investigations. You will also contribute to the strategic direction of the Service as a whole, as part of the Service's Senior Management Team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Policy Pioneer: Lead the interpretation and communication of policies, legislation, and codes of practice, staying ahead of changes that impact our business.
• Expert Advisor: Provide proactive, expert advice to meet the needs of internal and external customers, inform multi-agency initiatives, and support strategic decision-making.
• Service Innovator: Evaluate and monitor service developments, recommending large-scale improvements to senior management.
• Information Strategist: Review and enhance management information systems to meet planning and legal requirements.
• Network Builder: Represent the Council at external forums, conferences, and meetings, building professional networks and influencing policy agendas.
• Project Leader: Design and deliver impactful projects to resolve service issues and drive improvements, from initiation to objective setting.
• Development Champion: Foster a culture of continuous professional development for all staff.

What We're Looking For:

• Diploma in Trading Standards or equivalent, including statutory qualifications for Weights and Measures and Food Standards enforcement.
• In-depth knowledge and extensive experience in applying relevant legislation and current standards in Trading Standards.
• Proven track record in developing and managing service delivery.

If you would like to learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Paul Noone (Head of Trading Standards and Scientific Services) on 01772 534123 for an informal chat.

Closing date: 6th April 2025 Interviews: 15th April 2025

Application review is ongoing. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this exciting opportunity, as we may need to close the role earlier than expected.

Why join us?

Join our team and we'll offer you excellent opportunities to do new things, a commitment to support you, and the potential to influence and improve the way we work. In return for your passion and expertise, we offer all our staff a very good benefits package. This includes a generous relocation reimbursement package if you move to Lancashire. We are a family-friendly employer with a variety of flexible working arrangements available.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful, you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

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