Principal Trading Standards Officer - MOR11889
Job Description
To support the Service Manager in delivering a prevention focussed strategy for the effective enforcement of relevant legislation and Council priorities, contributing to the protection of the health, safety, and wellbeing of residents across Moray.
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The postholder will provide specialist knowledge, leadership, and operational management in the enforcement of consumer protection legislation, with a strong emphasis on community safety, public protection, and safeguarding vulnerable individuals. This includes tackling rogue trading, illegal sales, and the supply of unsafe goods, ensuring fair trading practices and consumer confidence.
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The role also includes fulfilling the statutory duties of Chief Trading Standards Officer and Weights and Measures Inspector.
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The role requires a proactive, risk-based, and intelligence-led approach, balancing enforcement with education and partnership working to achieve positive outcomes for communities and consumers.
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Leadership, Service Delivery and Team Management
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Professional Leadership and Regulatory Functions
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Service Development, Policy and Improvement
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Partnership Working and Representation
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Resource and Budget Management
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Governance, Health & Safety and Asset Management
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Deputising and Corporate Responsibilities
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General
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Considerable post-qualification experience and knowledge in a Trading Standards role
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Considerable experience leading teams in an enforcement/regulatory services role
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Leading and supervising a team of officers
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Lead role in complex investigations and case management
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Partnership and corporate working
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Statutory qualification under Weights and Measures Act
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Trading Standards qualification
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Excellent oral/written communication skills
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Analytical abilities
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Digital Skills
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Negotiating Skills
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Self-confident and self motivated
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Excellent level of accuracy in work
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Able to motivate staff and colleagues
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Initiative and creativity
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Able to plan, delegate and monitor team workload
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You must be able to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Moray to meet the operational requirements of the Service. Due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a car/van. You are required to hold a current full driving licence to enable you to carry out the full duties of the post
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Ability to work on own initiative and to meet strict deadlines
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Effective organisational and time management skills
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Knowledge and experience of various software packages, including Word, Excel and Access
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Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and prioritise workload
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Appreciation and acceptance of, and commitment to, the importance of confidentiality
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Ability to relate well with all levels of staff and customers
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Willingness to work in a demanding position where a flexible and corporate approach is required
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Willingness to accept direction/delegation
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A commitment to deliver quality services to agreed standards
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Confident and assertive
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Excellent communication skills both oral and written
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Ability to motivate staff
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Ability to work effectively in a team, contribute to a team and show initiative to work on your own with minimum supervision
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Appreciation, acceptance and commitment to the importance of confidentiality
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Ability to make site visits when required including accessing restricted spaces
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Ability to work in an open plan office.
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Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and demands of the service
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Ability to work in different offices dependent on service requirements
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Able to work in a wide range of business environments, e.g. retail, factories, farms, petrol filling stations etc
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Able to handle heavy weights (up to 25 kg)
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Closing Date: 16 August 2026
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Starting Salary: £59,170.15
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£31.39 per hour
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36.25 hours per week
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Interviews to be held: 28 August 2026.
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For further information contact: Lynsey Glover, Service Manager Community Protection at [email protected]
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