Trading Standards Officer
Eastbourne (East Sussex) Community management
Job description
Location
Bromley, Kent
· Salary
£32.36/Hour
· Category
Public Sector - Trading Standards & Consumer Protection
· Job type
Temporary
· Industry
Public Sector
· External Reference
LBB4563
JOB TITLE: Trading Standards Officer
LOCATION: Bromley, London
PAY RATE: £25 per hour (PAYE) or £32.36 per hour (Umbrella)
DURATION: 3 months minimum
START DATE: ASAP
IR35 STATUS: Inside
OVERVIEW:
General responsibilities: Investigate criminal complaints; complete a range of business visits as directed; support other officers as directed.
Candidates should have a particular interest in internet and e-commerce investigations as the post holder will be tasked to investigate the scale of local detriment caused by the sale of unsafe/fake/illegal consumer goods via social media.
MAIN PURPOSE :
Enforcement of consumer protection legislation to ensure that consumers are protected against unscrupulous and unfair trading practices.
To promote and establish a structure of where both consumers and traders have availability to legal advice on all Trading Standards legislation.
Carry out functions of a Weights and Measures Inspector.
PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL EXPERTISE REQUIRED:
Hold the diploma in Trading Standards or equivalent.
Provide a high level of professional and technical advice to the Council.
Advise the Team Manager and Council on policy-making matters.
Act as a consultant to others in team on specialist matters through training and supervision.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT EMILY DAY on 07783160266 /
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