Closing Date: Thursday 16th January 2025
Interview Date: w/c 27th January 2025 (date tbc)
Job Overview
Join us as the Trading Standards Wales Policy Officer and play a central role in shaping consumer protection and public health policy across Wales. This strategic position involves leading the development of new policies, coordinating consultation responses, and representing the collective voice of local authorities to ensure impactful, community-centred outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
1. Collaborate with key stakeholders, including colleagues across Public Protection Services, Welsh Government, UK Government, WLGA and its Members, Public Health Wales, and the Chartered Trading Standards Institute.
2. Drive initiatives that protect consumers and advance public health.
3. Oversee TSW's Annual Action Plan.
4. Facilitate best practices and lead training programs to strengthen Trading Standards services across Wales.
Qualifications
We are looking for a policy leader with a thorough understanding of Trading Standards and a proven track record in strategic analysis and stakeholder engagement. This is a national role requiring travel across Wales and the flexibility to engage with diverse stakeholders, offering a unique opportunity to influence the future of Trading Standards in Wales.
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For an initial discussion about the role and the organisation, please contact Simon Wilkinson, Interim Head of Regulatory Services.
The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility to work in the UK.
The WLGA does not participate in the UK Visa Sponsorship Scheme; therefore, candidates will have to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK if offered a role with us.
The Association is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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