The role
We are seeking a talented and driven Trading Standards Practitioner to join our Regulatory Services Team. In this pivotal role, you will complete a Level 6 Trading Standards Professional Apprenticeship and provide varied advice and enforcement relating to food standards, safety legislation and animal feeding stuffs.
What will you be doing?
As a Trading Standards Practitioner, you can make a signification impact on society and the community of Herefordshire. This role involves ensuring that businesses comply with trading standards laws, protecting consumers, and promoting fair trading practices. You will be part of a team dedicated to upholding ethical standards and contributing to the public good. This role requires a keen eye for detail, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to upholding ethical standards. You will work closely with other services within the council and external partners to ensure compliance and promote fair trading.
This role will be undertaken in conjunction with a Level 6(equivalent to an undergraduate degree) professional apprenticeship. As part of completing the apprenticeship qualification, you will progress through the duties and responsibilities required of the role, starting with assisting colleagues, then undertaking a range of non-complex and complex matters under supervision. Towards the end of the apprenticeship, you will undertake complex matters on your own initiative and assist in day-to-day supervisory management. The salary scale for the role reflects the change in responsibilities overtime
About You
As a Trading Standards Practitioner you will be:
• Educated to Level 3 and toa minimum Level 2 (GCSE Grade 4/C or above) in English, Mathematics &Science (or other level 2 equivalent).
• Able to convey and explain complex legal and technical issues at all levels.
• Able to exercise judgement as to the appropriate balance between education and enforcement.
• Able to achieve results through negotiation, education and enforcement.
Please contact Tracey Yarnold Principal Trading Standards Officer –for an informal discussion about this role via [email protected].
We Offer
• A competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:
• Starting Salary of £25,183 - £39,513
• Pension Scheme Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS)
• Career progression: clear pathways to progress
• Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum.
• Flexible working: flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours and, in some instances, home working
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.
Why Choose Us?
You will probably have heard a lot about how beautiful it is in terms of countryside and open spaces (and it is!) but there is so much more going on here, including world-class cultural assets like the Mappa Mundi, vibrant theatres and a thriving food and drink sector.
One of Herefordshire’s biggest assets is the strong and diverse communities. Our Talk Community approach brings that together supporting people to help themselves, encouraging them to help their communities and identifying how communities can help individuals. Our ambitious transformation programme aims to further build on this to offer an all-age approach. We’re excited about the potential of what we can achieve for the benefit of all residents of Herefordshire, stronger together and building brighter futures.
To find out more about what it’s like to live, work and thrive at Herefordshire Council please visit our dedicated recruitment website: www.spiritofherefordshire.com.
Reasonable Adjustments
Our recruitment process runs in partnership with Hoople Resourcing. If you require any reasonable adjustments or alternative methods for the online application process, please contact the resourcing team by email: [email protected]
Creating an Inclusive Workplace
Employee Network Groups play an important role in strengthening the voices of employees at Herefordshire Council. Embedded in the Council's values is a commitment to listen to people's views and needs.
Employee Network Groups are a collective of colleagues who often share identities, life experiences or cultures and who come together to initiate positive change in their work place. Our groups include: Black and Asian Staff Networking Group, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Climate and Nature Emergency, Diff-abilities and Armed Forces/ Veterans.
For more information on our Employee Network Groups please click here: Spirit of Herefordshire
Don’t meet all parts of the job description?
Herefordshire Council is committed to strengthening a diverse and inclusive work environment which reflects the communities of Herefordshire. If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity and want to make a difference, we encourage you to consider an application or to get in contact, you may be the perfect fit we’re seeking!
How to apply
To apply for a position, please upload an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement demonstrating your experience, skills and abilities for the role. If you are successfully shortlisted, Hoople Resourcing will contact you via email to arrange your interview and/or assessment. They will confirm the date, time and location of your interview, so please keep an eye on your email inbox. Good luck, we’re looking forward to meeting you!
Community Wellbeing is connecting and belonging to the place where you live, feeling safe and having pride in your community.
We welcome applicants whatever their personal characteristics or social identity. All requests for flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments will be considered.
The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post they are applying for:
• Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident” scheme;
• Those who indicate in their supported statement that they serve in the Armed Forces, whether Regular or Reserve, those who have served in the past, or their families. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant.
• Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care.
Stronger Together, Building Brighter Futures