Trading Standards Officer

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join our Standards (Food/Feed/ Weights and Measures) and Animal Health team.

Our Trading Standards Service plays a vital role in protecting residents, supporting businesses, and tackling unfair, unsafe, and illegal trading practices through advice, education, and enforcement.

You will have a thorough understanding of food standards and/or feed hygiene legislation. A statutory weights and measures qualification and experience with animal health and welfare is desirable but not essential. You will hold a full DCATS certificate (including food and/or feed) or its antecedents and be able to demonstrate competency in accordance with the requirements of the Food and/or Feed Law Codes of Practice.

We may consider applications from candidates who are fully qualified in other Trading Standards legislative areas, as well as part qualified applicants who have successfully completed or are currently undert...