Assistant Trading Standards Officer - Apprenticeship

About the team: 

Are you ready to embark on an exciting career with one of the country’s leading Trading Standards Authorities? We are seeking enthusiastic individuals who are eager to make a difference. Could that be you?

About the role: 

Our mission is to protect consumers from rogue traders and unsafe products while supporting businesses to comply with the law. As an Assistant Trading Standards Officer, you will:

Advise businesses on legal compliance Investigate complaints and sample consumer goods Visit business premises such as shops, restaurants, warehouses, and farms Disrupt rogue traders and compile reports for criminal prosecution This role is challenging yet incredibly rewarding, offering a variety of tasks that keep every day interesting

About you: 

Essential:

We need someone with enthusiasm, a commitment to learning, and excellent communication and organisational skills. You should be a team player who can also work independently and manage difficult situations.

Educational Requirements: Level 2 English and maths (or equivalent) needed prior to End-Point Assessment. Must be 16 years or over and a UK resident for at least three years.

Hold a full UK driving licence.

We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. 

This job role is within the Regulatory Services, level REG8 job profile. Please locate this via:

Job profiles - Regulatory services. 

To hear more about this opportunity or to visit our office, please contact Emma Hope on 01707 292525 or Richard Lewis on 01707 292418.

Learn about what we can offer you:

Professional Qualification: Achieve the Level 6 Trading Standards Professional apprenticeship with six hours a week dedicated to training or studying Supportive Environment: Work alongside experienced officers in a friendly and supportive setting Flexible Working: Enjoy a good work-life balance with flexible roles and comprehensive IT support

Training:

The Level 6 Trading Standards Professional apprenticeship programme is delivered via a series of online workshops.

Training Outcome:

Secondment - This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.

Employer Description:
Hertfordshire County Council provides services to the 1.2 million residents of the county - ranging from looking after vulnerable children, to maintaining our roads, fighting fires to looking after our older residents. You can find out more information on the services provided from Hertfordshire County Council at www.hertfordshire.gov.uk

Working Hours :
Full-time Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm. Flexible Working: Enjoy a good work-life balance with flexible roles and comprehensive IT support.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working