Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Fair Trading Officer to join our busy Fair Trading & Product Safety team.
Derby is a city with ambition and drive, alongside a proud history of innovation. We’re committed to listening to our communities and being responsive, supporting our city to be the best it can be.
We are therefore looking for people who behave with integrity and are self-motivated, flexible in their approach and outcome focused. You will have excellent communication skills and be highly motivated to make a difference for both consumers and businesses.
Who We Are
Here at Derby City Council, we’re dedicated to delivering nearly 250 first-class services to citizens and businesses in the heart of the Midlands. People are at the centre of all that we do, and we have an outstanding track record of recruiting and developing talented individuals by providing them with varied and fulfilling career opportunities. Find out more about what it’s like to work for us.
What We Offer
You too could be part of something brilliant by becoming a colleague at Derby City Council; in addition to making a difference to the lives of people across the city, you’ll also receive:
• Flexible work/life balance scheme
• Hybrid working
• Modern office environment
• Continued professional development opportunities & career conversations
• 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service), plus bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Team Derby Rewards – retail and leisure discounts
• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme
• Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training
• Employee Assistance Programmes & Support
• Access to our Equality Employee Networks – LGBTQ+, Disabled Employee Network & Carers and our Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Employee Support Network
• Support for colleagues who are carers
Ideally you will have, or be working towards, a relevant Trading Standards qualification such as CSCATS, FCATS, DCATS or equivalent. We are also happy to accept