Trading Standard Enforcement Officer

Buckingham Futures have an excellent opportunity for a trading standard enforcement officer to join the team based from London. 

As a trading standard enforcement officer, you’ll define and enforce the systems and policies that will ensure all businesses and premises in the borough meet the highest standards. With a strong working knowledge of consumer law and the ability to carry out investigations fully and efficiently, you’ll help make daily life better for local residents.   

Duties:

• enforcing appropriate legislation (food, pest, housing) and advising businesses on compliance standards through site visits

   

• contributing to and leading special projects and investigations as directed by the group manager

   

• undertaking inspections and searches of relevant premises, either by prior arrangement or unannounced, as required including weights and measures inspections

   

• responding to and investigating reports and complaints received under relevant criminal and civil law

   

• attending and contributing to meetings, lectures, seminars and other training and development courses

   

• mentoring and supporting the development of new or junior staff.

   

Requirements:

• experience conducting sound regulatory and enforcement practice

   

• excellent understanding and an up to date knowledge of Trading Standards legislation as well as key international, national, regional and local policy developments

   

• a full clean current driving licence, and access to a vehicle

   

• excellent administrative practice and experience of governance requirements

   

• experience of working with a range of partners and organisations

   

• a diploma or equivalent in Trading Standards is desirable.

   

Benefits 

• A competitive salary of up to £40,000 per annum

   

• Initial 23 days’ holiday with the opportunity to buy extra leave

   

• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice

   

• Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks… and plenty more

   

• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising to health & wellbeing, travel and technology

   

If you have the right skills, experience and qualifications for this role and feel you match the requirements, or if you would like more information about the role, please contact us on 020 8125 4321 or email info@buckinghamfutures.com