Trading Standards Officer

Job Category : Technical.
Location :Lambeth Town Hall, London Borough of Lambeth.
Hours Per Week : 35.00.
Start Date : 22/02/2021.
Start Time : 09:30.
End Time : 17:30.
Salary: £26.11.

Describe in a few brief sentences

1. A qualified Trading Standards professional is required to join this small team, carrying out triage of referrals and notifications received from Citizens Advice, provide advice, carry out investigations, manage cases through to prosecution and appeal as required. Face to face visits and also support for wider operations (e.g. Covid) is required. Test purchasing operations experience with follow up case management would be welcome. Please note that general enforcement or regulatory experience is not sufficient to carry out the full duties of this role.
2. A flexible approach, team working as well working on own initiative are desired. Some evening and weekend working is required.

Qualifications/Certifications
BSc or Diploma in Trading Standards
The Diploma in Consumer Affairs and Trading Standards (DCATS), a Consumer Protection degree or equivalent experience.

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).
Detailed knowledge of legislation enforced by Trading Standards, evidential and court procedures and an understanding of Proceeds of Crime, Money Laundering and related legislation.
Knowledge of the principles of primary authority arrangements

Relevant Experience
At least one year’s experience of working unsupervised when undertaking 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 trading standards work across the relevant consumer protection areas including:
Product Safety;
Fair Trading (Criminal);
Intellectual Property;
Metrology (where appropriately qualified).

Special Requirements
The post holder is required to work outside of normal hours, including attending and undertaking occasional evening meetings and activities, and occasional weekend working as required.
The post holder is required to handle digital evidence and undertake complex internet investigations.