Trading Standards Officer

Full Time, Fixed Term - 12 months 

An exciting opportunity has arisen to support a growing programme of work tackling the illegal supply of tobacco and vapes.

This is a dynamic and evolving area of enforcement, with increasing regional focus.

You will be attached to the South West Regional Investigation Team (SWRIT), hosted by Bristol City Council, working alongside the Regional Illegal Tobacco Officer (RITO) and partners to develop and deliver intelligence-led activity.

You will work closely with local authorities and partner agencies to disrupt illegal supply networks and protect communities.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting and developing regional activity targeting illegal tobacco and vape supply.
• Working collaboratively with local authority Trading Standards services and partner agencies.
• Assisting with intelligence development, operational planning, and enforcement activity.
• Contributing to a coordinated regional response to an emerging and complex area of criminality.
• Supporting the delivery and reporting requirements associated with HMRC’s Track and Trace system.
• Supporting the work of Regional Illegal Tobacco Officer (RITO).

 

About You

We are looking for a motivated and proactive individual who:

• Has experience within Trading Standards or a related enforcement/investigative environment.
• Is confident working across organisational boundaries and building strong partnerships.
• Has strong communication and organisational skills.
• Is adaptable and comfortable working within an evolving work area.
• Can work both independently and as part of a team.

 

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post will be a secondment.

For employees who are currently on a fixed term contract with Bristol City Council, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed term period to ensure there is a substantive post to return to.

If you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency (currently working with Bristol City Council) this post will be a fixed term contract.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Amy Chapman amy.chapman@bristol.gov.uk

The role involves extensive travel across the South West region.

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.

The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.