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Are you an experienced Trading Standards professional looking for a new challenge within a dynamic and supportive local authority? The Public Protection Partnership is seeking a Senior Trading Standards Officer to join our Public Protection Service, working alongside a team of dedicated professionals to ensure the highest standards of trading and consumer protection within our community.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

• A relevant Trading Standards qualification (e.g. Diploma in Trading Standards).
• Extensive experience working within a Trading Standards environment, with a solid understanding of legislation and enforcement practices.
• Excellent investigative and analytical skills, with the ability to gather and evaluate evidence
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Leadership qualities, with the ability to mentor and support junior colleagues

As a Senior Trading Standards Officer reporting to the Principal Trading Standards Officer, you will play a key role in delivering Trading Standards services to the West Berkshire, Wokingham and Bracknell area.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with Trading Standards legislation.
• Advising businesses and consumers on their rights and responsibilities.
• Enforcing legislation and taking appropriate action against offenders.
• Collaborating with other regulatory agencies and enforcement bodies.
• Providing guidance and support to junior officers and apprentices.
• Preparing reports, evidence, and case files for legal proceedings.
• Line managing junior officers

In addition to your day-to-day enforcement activities, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of service improvements, policy initiatives, and educational campaigns aimed at raising consumer awareness.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

• A relevant Trading Standards qualification (e.g. Diploma in Trading Standards).
• Extensive experience working within a Trading Standards environment, with a solid understanding of legislation and enforcement practices.
• Excellent investigative and analytical skills, with the ability to gather and evaluate evidence
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Leadership qualities, with the ability to mentor and support junior colleagues.

If you are passionate about protecting consumers and ensuring fair trading practices, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference within our community.

West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:

• Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-19.00
• Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
• Generous Local Government pension scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A range of local discounts
• Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
• You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.

Work location: Newbury, Wokingham, Bracknell or Theale (to be confirmed)
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Theresa Bashford on 07500 103033 or email theresa.bashford@westberks.gov.uk.
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