Principal Trading Standards Officer

Job Category : Technical
Location : Lambeth Civic Centre, London Borough of Lambeth
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £30.07

This is an opportunity to join a small Trading Standards team at Lambeth and shape the service and its delivery.
As the manager of the team, you will set the priorities for the year ahead, carry a caseload, provide expert advice, and carry out line management functions. You will also be looking at opportunities to increase revenue into the team.
We are looking for a motivated, experience, knowledgeable and qualified manager who can undertake Weights and Measures responsibilities.

Qualification
The Diploma in Consumer Affairs and Trading Standards (DCATS), a Consumer Protection degree or equivalent experience.
A suitable qualification to act as Chief Inspector of Weights and Measures

Key Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE), the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA), Criminal Proceedings and Investigations Act (CPIA) and Human Rights Act (HRA).
In-depth specialist knowledge of legislation enforced by Trading Standards, evidential and court procedures and an understanding of Proceeds of Crime, Money Laundering and related legislation and membership of the Chartered Trading Standards Institute
In-depth specialist knowledge of the principles and application of primary authority arrangements

Relevant Experience
At least two years’ experience in the management and delivery of a similar Trading Standards or regulatory role within a public sector organisation.

At least one year’s experience of leading on criminal investigations to a high professional standard. This will include good knowledge, investigative skills and experience in identification of offences, gathering and recording evidence, interviewing suspects and preparing prosecution reports.
Proven experience of leading on trading standards work across the relevant consumer protection areas including:
Product Safety;
Fair Trading (Criminal);
Intellectual Property;
Metrology