Trading Standards Apprentice

Newcastle City Council, Newcastle upon Tyne

Trading Standards Apprentice

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Newcastle City Council, Newcastle upon Tyne

  • Full time
  • U
  • Remote working
  • Apprenticeship programme

Posted 2 weeks ago, 28 Apr | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 6ea9f9be03e049fdb681ce3751b4b86b

Full Job Description

We're looking to recruit the next generation of Trading Standards Officers to join our team. Have you ever wondered what a Trading Standards Officer does? If yes - then read on! As a Trading Standards Officer you would be involved in a wide range of activities and projects, all aimed at ensuring a fair, safe, and legal trading environment in the City. This might mean:

  • Taking samples/test purchases of foods, consumer goods such as toys, cosmetics and electrical items, or animal feed and pet food, to have them checked against legal standards
  • Interrupting doorstep rogue traders
  • Visiting farms or markets to inspect animal welfare conditions
  • On site and on-line inspections of manufacturers and suppliers of goods
  • Advising businesses to help them trade fairly
  • Working with partners to protect consumers and businesses from frauds and scams
  • Investigating rogue traders, preparing criminal cases, and giving evidence in court.
  • Your role will be varied and fulfilling. As a trainee Trading Standards Officer, you'll be working towards recognised professional qualifications. You will be supported through a structured training programme with a talented and experienced team around you. With a defined career path, you will qualify as a Trading Standards Officer capable of working across the full spectrum of disciplines, covering animal health and welfare, environmental protection, fair trading, feed, food, product safety, safety of sports grounds, and weights and measures. It's a highly rewarding job in public service, where you can make a real difference. With the hybrid and flexible working model offered here at Newcastle City Council you will benefit from the best of both worlds: Access to modern and well-resourced office and collaborative spaces, and First class provision of IT, software, and other equipment to enable effective homeworking, along with our commitment to provide structured, face to face mentoring, shadowing, and learning opportunities.

  • 2 x A-Levels Grade C or above (or equivalent Level 3 qualifications - e.g. BTECs) (Predicted Grade or Obtained)
  • Minimum of 5 GCSEs (Obtained) which must include English Language & Maths at Grade C / 4 or above
  • Communication skills - listening, spoken and written.
  • ICT Skills - Microsoft Office (Word,Powerpoint & Excel)
  • Team player who is not afraid to try something new.
  • Commitment to own personal and professional development.
  • Please outline on your online application in your personal statement how you meet this criteria. Don't forget to read the Job Description where you will find all the information you need on the apprenticeship and what skills we are looking for! To be considered, you'll need a good standard of general education, and the aptitude and commitment to study towards a professional qualification (we think having a degree will stand you in good stead here, but it's not essential and we're open in terms of where you may have gained your experience). You'll need the ability and desire to learn, and the capacity to understand and interpret complex legislation. You'll also need first class communication and customer service skills, high attention to detail, and great organisational skills. We also think you'll have perseverance, patience, the awareness to quickly read situations, and the ability to remain calm in sometimes difficult circumstances.

  • Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 29 days when you have been with us for 5 years.
  • Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
  • Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
  • Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible. This apprenticeship is subject to annual salary/career progression upon successful completion of each apprenticeship year, being on target with your learning, and gaining the relevant work experience.
  • Equality & Diversity: Newcastle City Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

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