Permanent
Full Time 37 hours per week
The Heart of the South West Trading Standards Service are recruiting x2 Trainee Trading Standards Officers to join a growing and innovative service.
The Service covers a wide range of regulated activities essential for supporting a vibrant economy and maintaining public safety.
We work closely with our partners to ensure high standards are achieved in animal health & welfare, fair trading, food standards and consumer safety.
As a joint authority consisting of Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay, the successful candidates will be joining us at an exciting time as we continue to develop and grow. We are an intelligence led service providing high levels of business support and achieving excellent customer service. The successful candidates can work from: County Hall, Exeter, EX2 4QD; Windsor house, Plymouth, PL6 5UF; Chelston, Wellington, TA21 9HP; Taw View House, Barnstaple, EX31 1ED; Ryefields, Newton Abbot, TQ12 3QG or Town Hall, Torquay, TQ1 3DT
As one of the largest Trading Standards Services in the UK, the joint service is commissioned by the four local authorities. Our service area covers two coastlines, Dartmoor & Exmoor National Parks and many areas of outstanding natural beauty. We also cover the cathedral city of Exeter, historic port of Plymouth, county town of Taunton and the 'English Rivera' in Torbay.
Two operational teams deliver our 'Business Support & Innovation' activities and 'Intelligence & Investigation' work.
The successful candidates could work in either operational team and must be able to work independently and/or part of a team with drive and enthusiasm.
Knowledge and experience of trading standards and/or Local Authority is desirable but not essential. We are committed to ongoing training and development.
The successful candidates will be expected to undertake and complete a series of professional qualifications in order to become a qualified trading standards officer’.
For an informal conversation about the role please contact Mark Peacock or Rob Huskisson on 01392 383000
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