At a Glance
- Tasks: Join the Tobacco Control Team to ensure compliance with tobacco regulations in Glasgow.
- Company: Be part of Glasgow City Council, dedicated to community health and safety.
- Benefits: Enjoy 26 days annual leave, a local government pension, and various employee perks.
- Other info: Flexible working hours with opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in enforcing legislation and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 37590 - 43771 £ per year.
An opportunity has arisen within Neighbourhoods, Regeneration and Sustainability (NRS) for a Tobacco Control Officer to join our Environmental Health and Trading Standards team on a permanent basis. If you are interested in working within a role that directly supports tobacco and Nicotine Vapour Product compliance across Glasgow, please read on.
Position Details
Working within the Trading Standards service, you will work as part of the Tobacco Control Team conducting underage sales test purchases and nicotine product compliance checks, contributing to the delivery of a high quality regulatory service within Glasgow. This includes the provision of legislation controlling the supply of tobacco and nicotine vapour products. The work will involve the supervision of young people; in addition, you will carry out other duties within the Trading Standards Service. The post consists of evening and alternate weekend working, which would include a non-standard payment.
Experience of enforcing legislation and/or providing advice to the public and businesses is required. A driving licence is also desirable. This is a challenging and rewarding role in a busy local authority environment. You will have the opportunity to contribute to investigations, inspections, enforcement activities, and consumer/business advice, helping protect Glasgow’s communities and ensuring businesses operate within the law. You must have good communication skills, the ability to interpret and apply legislation, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Contract Details
- Weekly Hours: 35 hours
- Work Pattern: Monday – Thursday and alternate weekends.
- Pay: £37,590.25 - £43,771.71 and a non-standard working payment of £1,357.00
Benefits of Working with Us
Glasgow City Council employees have access to a wide-ranging and generous benefits package. If you’re successful in your job application, you’ll have access to these benefits which include:
- 26 days (182 hours) paid annual leave, rising to 29 days (203 hours) after 5 years’ service
- 12.5 days (87.5 hours) paid public holidays each year
- Local government pension scheme
- Life and Personal Accident Insurance
- Occupational Sickness Pay
- Staff Benefit Scheme
- Glasgow Credit Union
For guidance on completing your application, and to view other benefits on offer for employees of Glasgow City Council, please visit the following link: Glasgow City Council Vacancies.
Application Packs
We want everyone to be able to apply. If you need the Application Pack in another format, like Braille, large print, or another language, please call us on 0141 287 1054. If we need to post it to you, we’ll send it by second-class mail within three working days. Please allow enough time to complete and return your application before the closing date. If you think you might need more time because of accessibility needs, please get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.
Further Information
Please note that Glasgow City Council is currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure which may impact on current salaries quoted in job adverts.
Tobacco Control Officer - GLA15557 employer: Glasgow
Glasgow City Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. As a Tobacco Control Officer, you will enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave entitlements, and access to a comprehensive benefits package, all while making a meaningful impact on community health and safety in Glasgow. The role provides unique opportunities for hands-on experience in regulatory compliance, contributing to the betterment of local communities.
