37 hours per week
This role is office-based; however, it also offers some agile or remote working
Are you looking for a career where you can make a real difference to local residents and businesses on the Isle of Wight? No two days are ever the same in Trading Standards with the work we carry out being varied and interesting. You could be investigating a rogue trader carrying out substandard work, ensuring that children aren’t supplied age restricted products, or tackling illicit vapes & tobacco. In addition, you will provide advice to businesses across the full range of Trading Standards legislation, along with tackling unsafe and counterfeit products or assisting a victim who may have lost thousands of pounds to a scam. You may also need to visit a farm for animal health & welfare and feed standards or perhaps inspect retailers for weights and measures compliance to ensure consumers are not suffering detriment for those everyday essentials we rely heavily on. As you can see, we cover a wide range of responsibilities with approximately 250 separate laws to enforce.
We’re looking for a fully qualified Trading Standards Inspector holding a recognised qualification from the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (DTS/DCATS or equivalent) including the statutory qualification to act as an Inspector of Weights and Measures.
If you don’t hold the qualification we’re looking for, we are keen to consider applications to embark on our career grade to commence your career with us where you will be fully supported on the new Level 6 Trading Standards Practitioner apprenticeship to achieve the full qualification.
Course information: Trading standards professional / Skills England
Currently, you will also be required to complete other statutory elements with the Chartered Trading Standards Institute as part of the qualification process.
This is a fantastic opportunity and to succeed in this position you will need to be an enthusiastic and self-motivated team player committed to delivering advice, inspections and enforcement to a high standard including attending the Magistrates and Crown Courts as required. Our work is via local, regional and national initiatives based on complaints and intelligence available to us. Effective communication skills with the ability to build rapport and relationships will be essential to talk with a wide range of consumers, businesses, colleagues and other agencies. Previous enforcement experience and/or transferrable skills that you can bring to us would be advantageous.
We operate flexible working arrangements where agile working is encouraged and supported which includes some working from home. A full driving licence and use of a car is essential.
For further information or an informal discussion please contact James Potter, Trading Standards and Community Safety Manager on 01983 823000
Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:
- Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
- Local Government pension scheme
- Discounted Solent ferry travel
- Island bus network discount
- Cycle to work scheme
- Staff parking permit scheme
- Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
- National and local discounts & benefits schemes
- Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
- Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)
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The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.
We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees. We are an equal opportunities employer, proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community.
We are a Disability Confident employer. Along with a number of commitments, this means, providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.
The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination, and this is supported by;
unacceptable behaviour policy
employee code of conduct
The Isle of Wight Council’s Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via [email protected] if you would like to receive a copy.
The Isle of Wight Council reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than stated, if required. To ensure your application is considered, it is recommended to submit your application promptly.
Please note, appointment to a regulated role will require you to provide additional personal details, including full employment history, referee information, and consent for any required safeguarding checks, as part of the Council’s commitment to safer recruitment and compliance with regulatory requirements.
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