Trading Standards Officer Contract Full Time

Trading Standards Officer needed in based in Bromley and the salary is £19.67 ph PAYE  

This is a full time temporary role. 

Employer Reference:450566

This role will involve:

• Investigate complaints alleging breaches of legislation.
• Compile reports of offences in accordance with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act. Prepare case for Court and give evidence in Magistrates or Crown Court as necessary by liaising with solicitors or barristers.
• Lead in agreed team projects.
• Provide a comprehensive advice service to consumers in order to appropriately inform consumers of their legal position.
• Prepare and participate in outreach activities relating to advice, education, information and training.
• Carry out inspections of retail trade outlets, advise in respect of appropriate legislation and deal with infringements of the law as necessary.
• Maintain an up to date working knowledge of legislation assigned to the service.
• Develop specialist skills in areas of agreed topics.

Ideally candidates will have:

• Diploma in Consumer Affairs, DCATS or equivalent
• Full driving licence for car.
• Wide working knowledge of current consumer protection legislation and technical subjects.
• Good working knowledge of current investigation techniques.
• Familiarity with Windows NT and Trading Standards software.
• Good working knowledge of legislation and practices associated with the provision of a consumer advice service.
• Appropriate experience in carrying out inspections, sampling, investigations (complaints and pro-active) and provision of consumer/business advice.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to cvs@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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