One of my local government clients are currently recruiting an experienced Trading Standards Officer on a temporary basis. This is a 3-month minimum contract with the possibility of the role being extended further to work Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm. Hybrid working role were, however, you will be required to attend the office 2/3 times a week. Overview: Enforcement of consumer protection legislation to ensure that consumers throughout the Borough are protected against unscrupulous and unfair trading practices. To promote and establish a structure of where both consumers and traders have availability to legal advice on all Trading Standards legislation. Duties/Responsibililities: Investigate complaints alleging breaches of legislation, following all reasonable lines of enquiry in bringing investigations to an appropriate, relevant conclusion. Compile reports of breaches in accordance with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act and prepare case for Court and give evidence in Magistrates, County or Crown Court as necessary by liaising with solicitors or barristers. Prepare and participate in outreach activities relating to advice, education, information, and training to stakeholders. Carry out inspections of retail trade outlets, advise in respect of appropriate legislation and deal with infringements of the law as necessary. Maintain an up to date, appropriate working knowledge of legislation assigned to the service. Provide appropriate advice to consumers, businesses, p