Regulatory Services Assistant - WMF

Temporary 18-month post in the Public Protection Service at Westmorland and Furness Council, sitting across the Commercial Protection and Environmental Protection Teams. The work is assisting officers with inspections of local businesses, activities and residential premises, managing a personal caseload and giving technical and admin support. It is part-time at 15 hours a week, three afternoons Monday to Friday, with flexible working supported.

Applicants must be able to drive or travel independently, as the role involves regular travel around the area.

• Support the work of the Public Protection Service
• Assist officers on inspections of local businesses, activities and residential premises
• Provide technical and administrative support to the service
• Manage your own caseload within the Commercial Protection and Environmental Protection Teams

• Five GCSEs including English Language and Mathematics, or equivalent

• Some experience in a customer-focused, service delivery role

• Good administrative skills
• Accurate, detailed and professional approach to work
• Proven ability to deliver high standards and good customer service
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong ICT skills and a proven ability to learn new systems quickly

• Able to drive, with access to a vehicle for work or able to travel independently around the area

• Competitive pension scheme
• Enhanced annual leave allowance
• Perks and discount schemes
• Flexible working
• Focus on wellbeing and work/life balance