To support the Service Manager in delivering a prevention focussed strategy for the effective enforcement of relevant legislation and Council priorities, contributing to the protection of the health, safety, and wellbeing of residents across Moray.
The postholder will provide specialist knowledge, leadership, and operational management in the enforcement of consumer protection legislation, with a strong emphasis on community safety, public protection, and safeguarding vulnerable individuals. This includes tackling rogue trading, illegal sales, and the supply of unsafe goods, ensuring fair trading practices and consumer confidence.
The role also includes fulfilling the statutory duties of Chief Trading Standards Officer and Weights and Measures Inspector.
The role requires a proactive, risk-based, and intelligence-led approach, balancing enforcement with education and partnership working to achieve positive outcomes for communities and consumers.
Leadership, Service Delivery and Team Management
Professional Leadership and Regulatory Functions
Service Development, Policy and Improvement
Partnership Working and Representation
Resource and Budget Management
Governance, Health & Safety and Asset Management
Deputising and Corporate Responsibilities
General
Considerable post-qualification experience and knowledge in a Trading Standards role
Considerable experience leading teams in an enforcement/regulatory services role
Leading and supervising a team of officers
Lead role in complex investigations and case management
Partnership and corporate working
Statutory qualification under Weights and Measures Act
Trading Standards qualification
Excellent oral/written communication skills
Analytical abilities
Digital Skills
Negotiating Skills
Self-confident and self motivated
Excellent level of accuracy in work
Able to motivate staff and colleagues
Initiative and creativity
Able to plan, delegate and monitor team workload
You must be able to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Moray to meet the operational requirements of the Service. Due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a car/van. You are required to hold a current full driving licence to enable you to carry out the full duties of the post
Ability to work on own initiative and to meet strict deadlines
Effective organisational and time management skills
Knowledge and experience of various software packages, including Word, Excel and Access
Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and prioritise workload
Appreciation and acceptance of, and commitment to, the importance of confidentiality
Ability to relate well with all levels of staff and customers
Willingness to work in a demanding position where a flexible and corporate approach is required
Willingness to accept direction/delegation
A commitment to deliver quality services to agreed standards
Confident and assertive
Excellent communication skills both oral and written
Ability to motivate staff
Ability to work effectively in a team, contribute to a team and show initiative to work on your own with minimum supervision
Appreciation, acceptance and commitment to the importance of confidentiality
Ability to make site visits when required including accessing restricted spaces
Ability to work in an open plan office.
Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and demands of the service
Ability to work in different offices dependent on service requirements
Able to work in a wide range of business environments, e.g. retail, factories, farms, petrol filling stations etc
Able to handle heavy weights (up to 25 kg)
Closing Date: 16 August 2026
Starting Salary: £59,170.15
£31.39 per hour
36.25 hours per week
Interviews to be held: 28 August 2026.
For further information contact: Lynsey Glover, Service Manager Community Protection at [email protected]
