Trading Standards Officer
About us
Hillingdon is London's second largest borough, with fantastic transport links with the A40, M25, the Metropolitan and Piccadilly lines all local to us, so you can travel to work with ease and boasting over 20 square miles of scenic countryside, consisting of canals, rivers, parks and woodland. We're also home to some of the world's most renowned brands such as Coca-Cola and United Biscuits.
With an ambitious strategy we pride ourselves on delivering services that improve the lives of all our residents, businesses and partners. Embarking on our journey of continuous improvement, we've set an agenda to ensure the provision of; safer communities, a thriving local economy, a greener more sustainable environment, whilst increasing our digital capabilities throughout the Borough.
Putting our residents first is at the heart of everything we do! We want to attract talented individuals like yourself who share our aspirations for the borough, and can support us to deliver exceptional services for Hillingdon.
What will a Trading Standards Officer do for Hillingdon?
This is a role for a Trading Standards professional who will form part of the Councils Trading Standards and Proceeds of Crime Service. You will work on investigation and enforcement activities including product safety, doorstep crime, illicit alcohol and tobacco as well as a wide range of other trading standards enforced legislation.
You will manage a complex caseload of investigations and complaints and ensure that you contribute effectively to team plans and Council priorities.
The Trading Standards and Proceeds of Crime Team is part of the Councils Public Protection and Enforcement service which includes Environmental Health, Licensing and Street Scene Enforcement.
What we are looking for:
You will have demonstrable experience in the enforcement of Trading Standards and Public Protection legislation and you be able to contribute confidently to Team Plans and Council priorities.
You will be motivated, possess strong investigative skills and be highly organised. Excellent communication and inter-personal skills are expected as the role requires dealing with victims of crime in a sensitive and compassionate manner.
You will have strong experience with the production of prosecution cases and be well versed at presenting evidence in Court.
We offer a range of Company benefits...
These vary according to the business area and role but may include:
- Local government average salary pension scheme
- Free parking (4 days a week) if based at the Civic Centre
- A 36-hour week for all full-time staff
- Generous holiday entitlement: a minimum 25 days a year (plus bank holidays), rising to 28 days after five years' service. For more senior positions holiday entitlements can rise to a maximum of 36 days
- Career breaks
- Flexible working hours
- Season ticket loan
- Access to a Credit Union
- Access to a wide range of training and courses
- Discount on a variety of Adult Education courses run by the Council
- Payment of professional fees where these are required
- Discounts at council-owned leisure centres and swimming pools at Hillingdon (Uxbridge), Queensmead (South Ruislip), Highgrove (Ruislip) and Botwell Green (Hayes)
- Cycle purchase scheme
- Car sharing scheme
- 30% discount on green fees at council-owned golf courses
Additional information
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.
Due to an expected high volume of applications, we could close this role early, we therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
