Wiltshire Council
Location
Trowbridge, Wiltshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Salary: £34,834 - £36,648, pro rata
Hours per week: (22.2) Interview date: 05 April 2024 Wiltshire Environment - Shaping a Greener, More Sustainable Future Are you passionate about keeping your neighbourhood safe and are looking to further broaden your current experience within Public Protection? Our Trading Standards Team offers opportunities to enhance your technical knowledge & expertise in a county that is growing economically and socially. Wiltshire’s Public Protection Service brings together food and health & safety, trading standards, animal health, environmental protection, licensing, anti-social behaviour and pest control. Trading standards are the petroleum enforcement authority for Wiltshire and are responsible for ensuring safety at sites where petrol is delivered, stored and dispensed. We also license the storage and retail supply of explosives (fireworks). As a Public Protection Officer, you will license, enforce and advise on a variety of legislation covering petroleum and explosives and assist with other trading standards work where required. You will work alongside a supportive team who are experienced and knowledgeable professionals. You will have the chance to develop specialist knowledge to support the wider team. We are seeking a candidate who ideally has previous experience, however if you do not have prior experience in trading standards, a strong grasp of legal concepts, health and safety or regulatory enforcement would be beneficial. Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here! Please download and read the role description and person specification, carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity. For more details, contact, Emma Carroll, Animal Health Team Leader, at [email protected] , or call 01225 713286. This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information. We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion. Disability Confident Employer Application processProud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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Salary
£34.83k - £36.65k per annum
