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Fair Trading Officer

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
21/09/2021
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 07/10/2021 23:59
Salary:
A salary of £24,982 - £27,741(band 6), £28,672 - £32,234 (band 7)
Hours per week:
37
Job Category:
Environmental Health / Trading Standards / Licensing
Vacancy ID:
213471
Employment Location:
West Hartford Fire Station and H.Q.
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
7 Oct
Further Information
Fair Trading Officer (fixed term)

The Council
Do you want a challenging and rewarding career with real opportunities to change the lives of people in Northumberland, if you are dynamic, dedicated and enthusiastic then we want to hear from you.

Who is NCC?
World renowned as a visitor destination, Northumberland is also the ideal location to strike a perfect work/life balance. What better way of enjoying the picturesque scenery and stunning coastline than to sample it on an everyday basis?

Our Vision is: “To make Northumberland a county which you regard as a great place to live, and in which you can access the things you enjoy, whilst having the opportunity to learn and thrive”

The Service
Trading Standards and Animal Health forms part of the wider remit of the Business Compliance and Public Safety Unit. In turn, this sits within the Council’s Housing and Public Protection Service. Whilst operationally managed by as a single team and integrated working is encouraged, Trading Standards and Animal Health are two separate functions with their own dedicated officers, each led by a Senior Trading Standards Officer.

The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join Trading Standards and Animal Health in Northumberland for a fixed term in a unique hybrid role spanning all areas of the team. We are looking for a dynamic individual with a ‘can do’ attitude that is able to meet the flexible needs of the service and thrives on diverse work. You should be willing and able to actively participate in practical elements of animal health and feeding stuffs enforcement in rural environments. Equally, you will have the skill set needed to deal with consumer complaints and investigate compliance with consumer protection law in more urban business settings.

Depending on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant, the post will be appointed on either Level 3 Fair Trading Officer (Band 6) or Level 4 (Band 7)


We are offering:
- A fixed term contract to March 2023 (this may be extended if funding permits)
- A salary of £24,982 - £27,741 (band 6), £28,672 - £32,234 (band 7)
- 25 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays (rising to 30 after 5 years of service)(pro-rata for part-time employees)
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi scheme applicable to majority of roles
- Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands

Essential criteria for appointment at either band 6 or band 7 grading includes the need for:
- A minimum of 5 GCSES at A-C grades (or equivalent),
- Experience in a comparable investigatory role,
- An ability to engage effectively with colleagues, customers and businesses,
- Being an effective team player but also able to work unsupervised.

Appointment to band 7 is subject to production of certificates proving qualification/competence in subject area(s) relevant to Trading Standards or Animal Health. Where this evidence is not available or certificates are not held, appointment will be made at band 6.

The full job descriptions and person specification for both posts can be found in the supporting documents for the Band 7 and Band 6

For an informal chat please contact Laura Brooks, Trading Standards and Animal Health Manager on 01670 623705 or Tony Dunn, Senior Trading Standards Officer on 01670 623707.

Closing date for applications will be midnight on 7th October 2021.

For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see attached notes

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored in the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend an interview please also let the team know.

In line with the County Council’s Recruitment & Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CV’s. Any information provided on CV’s will not be considered for short-listing purposes.

Although we advertise on North East Jobs, your application process will be directed to our Taleo system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with Taleo, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email after the closing date for notification from ‘hr-empty@invalidemail.com’ as you will not be notified by any other means.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.

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