Trading Standards Officer

Opus People Solutions are hiring for a Trading Standards Officer within a Local Authority client based in Peterborough. The role is 37 hours per week, offering hybrid working (minimum 2 days on-site per week), and 350 per day umbrella, with a contract length of 12 months. Please see a high-level overview of what the position involves below: Managing a varied Trading Standards caseload across consumer protection and business compliance activities. Investigating complaints, gathering intelligence and undertaking enforcement activity. Conducting inspections, sampling exercises, surveys and project work. Preparing reports, case files and prosecution documentation. Attending court and legal proceedings where required. Providing advice and guidance to businesses and consumers. Working alongside partner agencies and enforcement bodies to deliver effective outcomes. Supporting the delivery of intelligence-led investigations and enforcement operations. The ideal candidate will have experience with: Trading Standards investigations and enforcement. PACE, CPIA and RIPA. Evidence gathering and case preparation. Attending court and presenting evidence. Food and Feed legislation and/or enforcement. Fair Trading investigations and compliance work. Managing investigations from start to finish. Working independently and hitting the ground running. Essential Requirements: Fully qualified Trading Standards Officer holding a recognised qualification such as DTS, DCATS, DCA or Trading ..... full job details .....