Trainee Trading Standards Officer - Level 6 Apprenticeship

Under the supervision/direction of a Trading Standards Officer:

Deliver intelligence-led Trading Standards compliance programmes, utilising a range of preventative and enforcement options, including:

Providing advice and information to businesses on compliance with Trading Standards laws Providing advice, information and assistance to vulnerable consumers Examining/inspecting, sampling, testing of goods, services and procedures/practices Researching and investigating traders/trade practices Producing written reports, compiling evidential files, giving evidence in Court Utilising innovative/alternative enforcement actions where appropriate Comply with applicable statutory and organisational procedural requirements and best practice Update service records and submit intelligence logs in a timely fashion, disseminate information and intelligence appropriately, ensure confidentiality and security of sensitive information Work independently and/or collaboratively with a team and/or external partners Develop and maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills in relevant areas of legislation and professional practice

Training:

Full training will be provided for all aspects of this role, and you will also be able to take advantage of the extensive training course opportunities open to all Warwickshire County Council staff. The skills, knowledge and behaviours learned on the job will enable you to complete the Level 6 Trainee Trading Standards Officer, for which you will be given time to complete in your working hours and through training provided by CSA Services Ltd. The delivery of this apprenticeship is a mixture of work-based portfolio building, plus workshops with CSA Ltd (delivered online) and associated assignments to complete.

Training Outcome:

You will undertake the Level 6 Trading Standards Professional Apprenticeship and will have the opportunity to continue developing beyond your qualification through specific training.

Employer Description:
Warwickshire County Council is the local government authority for the county of Warwickshire, providing public services such as Social Care, Education, County Highways, Rural Services, Public Health, Fire and Rescue, plus much more. Since 2012 the Council has delivered a top class apprenticeship scheme, recruiting more than 380 apprentices, most of whom have been retained in further roles at the Council.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, general office hours e.g. 9am - 5pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental