Trainee Trading Standards Officer

Grade E scp 11 £29,071 to scp 17 £32,046, essential car user allowance up to £963pa
Contract: fixed term until April 2029
Hours: 37 per week
Essential requirement: full driving licence, DBS
Essential qualification: A Level qualifications or equivalent
Interview date: TBC
For further information about this role, contact: Tracy.jones2@bolton.gov.uk

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The Role

Bolton Trading Standards are looking for a Trainee Trading Standards Officer to train and help tackle the issues raised in the Borough through illegal trade of illicit tobacco, vaping products and other types of illegal goods that are having a negative impact on our communities.
We are looking for dynamic and committed individual with a flexible approach to problem solving to join the existing direction of the Trading Standards service to tackle and disrupt illegal trade in Bolton using both traditional and alternative methods of investigation and disruption.
The role will require additional structured learning while working with other agencies and partners to protect the public and legitimate businesses from illegal trading.

About You

You will have a strong interest in learning all aspects of trading standards including investigating and disrupting criminal activity and have the desire to make a difference in this area of work. You will need the ability to pick things up quickly and be adaptable to rapidly changing and evolving tasks, investigations and demands.

You need to have a flexible approach to working hours for occasional evening and weekend work may be required. You will have strong verbal and written communication skills and a collaborative approach to partnership working. As this post requires you to travel around the borough, you must hold a full, current and valid driving licence and a vehicle with a current valid MOT certificate.
This post requires you to undertake a Level 6 apprenticeship in Trading Standards, you must not already hold a Level 6 apprenticeship or Trading Standards qualification at the same level or above. You will also need GCSE’s (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or higher, A Level qualifications or equivalent, and a recognised qualification or study which includes consumer protection law or work experience in the enforcement statutes.

Previous experience, knowledge, qualification or study in the areas of criminal legislation, investigation or enforcement are desirable.

About Us
This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough.

Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.

As an employer we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment, by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemes. In addition, we offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Employment offers are conditional subject to satisfactory clearances. For roles where a criminal records check from the DBS is required, this includes satisfactory clearance of this check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of an individual’s offence/s. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. Bolton Council’s policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders is available here.

This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English as per the person specification.

This organisation has signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. That means we will recognise your continuous or ‘unbroken’ service in any Greater Manchester local authority or NHS organisation that has signed the commitment, Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service or Greater Manchester Combined Authority, giving you access to our service-related benefits. Please see the home page of greater.jobs for more information.

For more information about working for Bolton Council, please see greater.jobs; for advice and support with your application, contact recruitment@bolton.gov.uk