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Coventry City Council are dedicated to making a positive difference to the services that they deliver to their diverse citizens. The work they do improves people's lives - from helping them to work to providing clean and green places to live, to keeping people safe and protected. As a Coventry City Council employee, you have their ongoing commitment to your growth and development with opportunities to work across multiple service areas.
Your new role
As a Trading Standards Officer, you will undertake the investigation of complaints and inspections of premises, including joint inspections with other agencies to ensure compliance with legislation as required, ensuring all relevant legislation is being complied with.
Interview alleged offenders and witnesses under PACE as required and prepare statements of evidence and correspondence to be submitted to Legal Services, and attend Court as required to give evidence and report back on the outcome.
Prepare reports and briefing notes as necessary for relevant committee and member meetings such as Licensing and Regulatory Committee, Cabinet Member Meetings and Scrutiny Board and provide technical support to the Chair of Committee, Cabinet Members and Senior Officers.
Provide first line contact, offer appropriate assistance, advice and support for members of the public and businesses, including outside agencies, Elected Members, Senior Officers and other Council Departments, making telephone enquiries or calling in person; and provide professional and legally correct advice and information.
Deliver a high-quality Business Compliance and Advice service in a way that contributes to the achievement of the City Council's vision and objectives for a growing and sustainable city.
Enforce all relevant legislation administered by the section, and to educate and encourage the public and business proprietors in order to improve relevant standards.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will need knowledge and understanding of legislation in relation to Trading Standards and Consumer Protection and any associated regulations and policy relevant to the service area, including enforcement.
Knowledge and understanding of investigative techniques and the law of evidence, including legal / court procedures, and knowledge and understanding of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act as it relates to the collection of effective evidence.
Experience as a Trading Standards Officer is required.
In addition, this role will be an ASAP start,. Before starting, you will need to pass your reference and compliance checks. On registration please have your 2 most recent employment details available for reference checks.
What you'll get in return
This role is a full-time, temporary position based in Coventry. The role is £25 per hour (PAYE).
Due to the council going through a period of transition, permanent opportunities may be available.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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