Apprentice Regulatory Compliance Officer (Level 4)
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
24/06/2022
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 10/07/2022 23:59
Salary:
£18,065 (1st Year, Band 2) rising to £19,312 (2nd year, Band 3)
Job Category:
Apprenticeships
Employment Location:
West Hartford Fire HQ and other NCC locations
Further Information
Apprentice Regulatory Compliance Officer (Level 4)
Please complete the Application Form found in the supporting documents or by clicking on this link and completing online- https://nland.uk/ApprenticeshipApplyNow
Location: West Hartford Fire HQ and other NCC locations
Salary: £18,065 (1st Year, Band 2) rising to £19,312 (2nd year, Band 3)
What is a Regulatory Compliance Officer (RCO) Apprenticeship?
This apprenticeship is the first step towards a career as a professionally qualified Trading Standards Officer. Throughout this 24 month apprenticeship you will be supported to develop the foundation skills and knowledge needed to enforce statutory duties and responsibilities. More information can be found here: Regulatory compliance officer (level 4).
The apprenticeship:
Starting in September 2022, you will join our Trading Standards team and receive a thorough induction, training and support to enable you to learn the skills and knowledge needed for the role. Four days per week you will be supported on the job by your colleagues and line manager. One day per week is allocated to specialist off the job apprenticeship training, studying modules, such as:
- Introduction to regulation
- Regulations and risk
- Supporting businesses
- Responding to non-compliance
- The digital market, information and compliance
Progression
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship this role will lead to appointment to the role of Trainee Trading Standards Officer where you will progress onto the Stage 1 of the Chartered Trading Standards Institute Professional Competency Framework (CPCF) - your apprenticeship exempts you from a large proportion of the course.
The Service
Trading Standards is a key regulatory service with a varied role in Northumberland, enforcing legislation relating to fair trading, product safety, weights and measures, food standards and animal feeding stuffs.
As an RCO apprentice, you will learn to receive and process complaints and enquiries and to audit, encourage and monitor business compliance in these general areas.
What does the day to day look like:
Although no two days are the same you will be supported alongside our Trading Standards Officers and Fair Trading Officer to learn and develop all aspects of the role. This includes:
Assist in the investigation of complaints and the researching of information to fulfil service requests.
Assist colleagues in carrying out inspection work and provide practical help in the form of preparing and handling equipment, taking photographs and logging details as instructed.
Gain an understanding and become familiar with legal processes that have to be followed and restrictions that apply to techniques that are used..
Assist the team in considering the safety of a range of items, for example; electrical appliance, or toy, checked the accuracy of a petrol pump, carried out a test purchase of illicit tobacco, seized counterfeit goods and given business advice on food allergens.
Assist officers to take a witness statement from a victim of a rogue trader, formally interviewed a different trader about a misdescribed product and given business advice on underage sales of alcohol or vapes.
About you:
-Ambitious, enthusiastic and proactive individual
-Enjoy spending time working outside on site, in an office environment, or working remotely.
-Like to work in a team but also be able to work on your own when set specific tasks
-Good communication skills, key to building strong working relationships and aid your development and team working
-Strong organisational and time management skills
-Good attention to detail
-Good written skills and able to present facts and opinions clearly and concisely
-Able to make logical and informed decisions
What is the best part of the job?
The variety of trading standards is what makes it special. Applying legal provisions to different products, services and unique circumstances of complaints means that no two days are the same. The real prize with this role is that it opens the gateway to becoming a professionally qualified Trading Standards Officer. Our colleagues also say they feel a strong sense of pride in the role they do. For example, Helping legitimate businesses comply with the law and protect consumers brings a sense of achievement. Likewise, taking enforcement action where it’s justified is equally rewarding. The real prize with this role is that it opens the gateway to becoming a professionally qualified Trading Standards Officer. More information on this can be found on the CTSi website at www.tradingstandards.uk.
Why choose us?
-You will have the opportunity to progress into a Band 6 permanent role that will enable further development as a professionally qualified Trading Standards Officer.
-We are one of the few Trading Standards teams in the country that have retained responsibility for enforcement of food standards and support staff to qualify as food standards inspectors as part of professional qualifications.
-We have a highly experienced Trading Standards team that will support you to maximise your learning and fulfil your potential.
-25 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays (rising to 30 days annual leave after 5 years of service).
-Apprenticeship wages, starting at: £18,065 (1st Year, Band 2) and rising to £19,312 (2nd year, Band 3).
-Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
-A commitment to work-life balance offering flexibility through various schemes such as the Flexi Scheme.
-A student discount card and Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
-IT equipment to support your learning
Please visit: https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/About/Working-for-Northumberland-County-Council.aspx for more information regarding our benefits.
What you need:
-3 A-level or equivalent passes in relevant subjects
-GCSE pass at Grade 4 / Grade C in Maths and English language (or equivalents).?
-Full, clean driving licence?
-Dedication and commitment to complete your apprenticeship over 16 months and continue studying for professional qualifications for a further 2-3 years
How do I apply?
Please complete the Application Form found in the supporting documents or by clicking on this link and completing online- https://nland.uk/ApprenticeshipApplyNow
Outline how you match the requirements of this role based on the information included with the Job Description.
Complete and return your completed application form to: hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk
ALL POSTS CLOSE: midnight Sunday 10th July 2022.
What are Northumberland County Council’s values:
- Residents first
- Excellence and Quality
- Respect
- Keeping our communities safe and well
Please note that successful applicants must be able to attend an interview/assessment centre in July 2022. This role will start in early September 2022.
If you want to find out more information about the role please contact the apprenticeship team at: apprenticeshipenquiries@northumberland.gov.uk
We welcome applications from looked after children and care leavers, subject to meeting the minimum criteria for the job as defined in the job description, we will offer individuals an interview. Please indicate this via the supporting statement.
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our equality and diversity principles, please check the Northumberland Council Website.
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.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.