Trading Standards Officer in Winchester

5 Months Contract with a Local Authority

Umbrella - £350 per day - Umbrella

Job Purpose

As a Trading Standards Officer specialising in Food Standards, you will carry out food standards inspections and regulatory activities across Hampshire, ensuring food businesses comply with relevant legislation. You will work independently to protect consumers, advise businesses and support effective risk-based enforcement.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Carry out food standards inspections and regulatory interventions across a range of food businesses.
  

• Assess compliance with food standards legislation and relevant national guidance.
  

• Conduct risk-based inspections in line with local priorities.
  

• Provide advice and guidance to food businesses regarding regulatory requirements.
  

• Undertake enforcement activities where necessary to ensure compliance.
  

• Prepare accurate inspection records, reports and regulatory documentation.
  

• Identify potential breaches of food standards legislation and take appropriate action.
  

• Manage an independent workload and plan inspection activities effectively.
  

• Maintain professional standards when representing the Trading Standards Service.
  

• Build positive working relationships with food businesses and relevant stakeholders.
  

• Contribute to protecting consumers and maintaining standards across the food supply chain.
  

Essential Experience Required

• Recognised Trading Standards qualification.
  

• Competency to undertake food standards inspections and regulatory work.
  

• Recent practical experience in food standards enforcement and inspection activities.
  

• Strong knowledge of food standards legislation and regulatory requirements.
  

• Experience conducting food standards inspections within a regulatory environment.
  

• Ability to assess compliance and provide appropriate advice to food businesses.
  

• Ability to prepare accurate inspection records and reports.
  

• Confidence working independently and managing your own workload.
  

• Strong communication and organisational skills.
  

• Professional approach when dealing with businesses and stakeholders.
  

• Commitment to consumer protection and maintaining food supply chain standards.
  

• Full UK driving licence.
  

• Access to a vehicle, as extensive travel across Hampshire is required.
  

Additional Information to Note

• Contract Duration: 5 months
  

• Working Hours: Part-time – 1 to 3 days per week.
  

• Location: Hampshire-wide, with office base in Winchester (Bar End).
  

• Working Arrangement: Field-based, with travel across Hampshire.
  

• Driving Requirement: Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
  

• Payment Schedule: We work on a bi-weekly payment schedule.
  

• Application: Apply ASAP.