Trading Standards Officer in Sefton

This is a pivotal role at the heart of Public Protection. Contributing to the management and development of Trading Standards activities and ensuring compliance with duties, the postholder will be involved in a broad range of enforcement and regulatory functions including;

• Intelligence led enforcement, investigative approach to all consumer complaints with a Trading Standards criminal element
• Product Safety
• Age restricted sale and the enforcement of legislation relating to illicit tobacco and vapes
• Border Control - protecting the UK market from unsafe consumer goods and ensuring integrity of the animal feed chain at the country's 4th largest Port and largest Animal feed port
• Rouge Traders investigations and doorstep crime prevention
• Risk based compliance visits (fair trading, metrology and safety)
• Counterfeit goods and intellectual property crime
• Animal Health & licensing

The role requires strong leadership, investigative expertise and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of partners. Managing a fast-paced workload with professionalism, discretion and confidence to protect consumers and support legitimate businesses. You will also provide ad-hoc support to the Principal TSO and Section Manager. This role requires someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, can anticipate needs and an organised approach to managing different priorities.

The key responsibilities include:

• To provide operational resilience and technical support for the Principal Trading Standards Officer.
• Undertake supervisory responsibilities, be expected to stand in/deputise for the Principal Trading Standards Officer when required and provide a high level of technical expertise in Trading Standards matters, leading in one or more specific areas.
• Undertake often complex investigations / inspections / interventions to promote and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and associated guidance, including taking appropriate formal action.
• Lead / undertake the investigation of complex /multi-disciplinary cases regarding contraventions of relevant legislation
• Comprehensive workload management
• Providing oversight, advice and guidance to front line officers, colleagues and elected members
• The ability to prioritise tasks effectively and efficiently to ensure satisfactory outcomes in a timely manner.
• Handling sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality and discretion
• Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office package including Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc.,

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody's identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview. If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.