Trading Standards Officer, SA11

Job Purpose: To assist in the execution of trading standards functions in respect of commercial premises within the County Borough. Accountabilities: To produce such reports and data as required. In accordance with departmental procedures, to assist with ensuring that the training and development needs of staff are met. To carry out any other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade as required by the Trading Standards Team Leader. To assist in the completion of statistical returns and analysis for both internal and external purposes. To meet individual targets as set by the Trading Standards Team Leader. To undertake training as agreed with the Trading Standards Team Leader appropriate to continuous professional development. To maintain confidentiality in respect of all matters relating to the Division. To endeavour to meet all performance targets set for the section. In carrying out the duties of the post to follow all procedures adopted by the department including, in particular, those relating to Health and Safety and Quality. To assist in the execution of the trading standards function of the Department in relation to commercial premises. To carry out regular inspections of commercial premises and as required and to ensure that all matters concerning trading standards are in accordance with the Acts of Parliament, Statutory Regulations and Orders. To examine deposited plans and make recommendations thereon. When collecting fees for statutory duties to ensure the safe-keeping of the fees and deliver to the appropriate officer To attend public enquiries court hearing, meetings and discussions with other authorities or private organisations as required. To supervise and guide the work of subordinate staff. To ensure all records and registers necessary in respect of the work of the section are maintained on a regular basis. To assist when required in the production of guidance notes for traders in the Borough and to participate in Seminars/talks to the trade/consumer groups etc. To undertake to complete the programme of routine inspection set by the section and to advise local businesses of relevant legislative controls. To ensure that standards and equipment used in the work of the section is kept and maintained in a proper manner. To represent the Department in any ad-hoc working group as directed and to report to and advise the department as required. To investigate suspected breaches of relevant legislation, to report with recommendations the findings of investigations; and to undertake further enforcement action in accordance with departmental procedures and the decisions of senior officers and committees. To respond to and undertake requests for verifications promptly and efficiently. To specialise in and take the Lead Officer role in an area of work as determined by the Trading Standards Team Leader. We offer: 24 hour one on one specialist consultant based within your geographical area 4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits Programme Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment