Trading Standards Officer

Overview

Full Time, Fixed Term - 12 months. An exciting opportunity 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.

• 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).

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.

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.

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. 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.

If you share our values, 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 may shortlist against desirable criteria as well. If you can, demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post will be a secondment. For employees on a fixed term contract, 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 are a Disability Confident employer. Applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview. We will 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 contact Amy Chapman. The role involves extensive travel across the South West region.