Trading Standards Officer (Level 1)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join Medway Council’s Trading Standards Team as a Trading Standards Officer via the level 6 Trading Standards Apprenticeship.

Medway Trading Standards team is a small, friendly, hardworking team of people, and work with a range of partners to ensure compliance with consumer protection legislation and provide valuable support to the businesses and residents of Medway.

We are looking for motivated individuals to conduct work to ensure compliance and combat any illegal activity. You will gather practical and theoretical experience of all areas of the Trading Standards remit such as product safety, fair trading, underage sales and weights and measures. Whilst obtaining competencies in these areas, you will also be working towards completing the Trading Standards Professional Level 6 apprenticeship which will be fully funded by the Authority.

Tasks will include responding to complaints, inspecting premises, providing guidance to businesses and conducting criminal investigations.

You will be a great communicator and be able to research and analyse data and produce reports as necessary.

You must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle, that is insured for business purposes, for which the appropriate allowance will be paid.

Previous experience in a regulatory role or completion of the Level 4 Regulatory Compliance Officer qualification would be an advantage but is not a requirement.

Please ensure that your application clearly states how you meet the various requirements of the person specification found at the end of the attached Job Profile.

If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please call David Cross on 01634 333175

Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. The salary you will be offered will be at level A. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.

When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.

The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:

Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.

Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.

Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.

Frontline Services are seeking a Trading Standards Officer to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.

Important Information-

• Applicants must be able to demonstrate all criteria at level A which are essential for appointment to the role.

• Medway Council is not able to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship, so candidates must already possess the right to work in the UK.

• For further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.

• Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.

• We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.

Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.