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About the role:

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Trading Standards Officer to join our Residents Services team. You will provide expert regulatory advice, undertake inspections, audits and complex criminal and civil investigations, and take proportionate enforcement action to protect consumers and support legitimate businesses.

About you:

You will need strong knowledge of Trading Standards legislation and regulatory procedures, excellent communication and organisational skills, and the ability to manage your own workload while working collaboratively with colleagues, partners, elected Members and the public. Experience or qualifications in weights and measures would be an advantage.

What we can offer you:

Salary: The salary band for this role is £43,150 - £47,664. The starting salary is £43,150 with annual progression through the salary bands.

Here at SCC we have a range of different benefits, a few examples can be found below.

Excellent local government pension with 15.2% employer contribution

Generous holiday 25–34 days, based on role and service

Flexible working options (role-dependent)

Family-friendly policies - Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents

Training and development, including coaching and mentoring

Health and wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks

Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant

Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform

Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres

Sustainable travel benefits - low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans

Death in service benefit of x3 salary, and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC (additional voluntary contribution)

Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer

For further information on our benefits package please visit: Employee benefits (southampton.gov.uk)

Recruitment contact details:

Email: [email protected]

Tel: 023 8083 4033

For more information about SCC please visit Southampton City Council

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