Trading Standards Team Manager

Trading Standards Team Manager

We currently have an exciting opportunity, Citizen & Consumer Protection Team Manager (Trading Standards) within Regulatory Services at an organisation based in the West Midlands. Our client is looking for a committed and driven individual to join the team in this Team Manager position, as you will have an important role in shaping the service and taking it forward to ensure current and future needs are met.

You will be pivotal in leading the team on the continuous development and improvement of the service and you will put effective plans in place to achieve key objectives.

Summary of the role:

• To provide day to day management of the Citizen & Consumer Protection Team who operate within a defined geographical area
• To ensure that the team meets all performance and quality expectations held by service stakeholders
• To oversee the delivery and effectiveness of both specialisms within the team and ensure this work meets the needs of the borough and its residents
• To lead on the continuous development and improvement of service delivery, including effective work planning an understanding of current and future local needs
• To participate in joined up and coordinated activity with other teams within the service area to support the achievement of the overall aims and aspirations of the wider service area
• To be the lead specialist for Trading Standards related activity in the borough and to oversee the responsibilities of Chief Inspector of Weights & Measures and Senior Appropriate Officer for financial investigations

Key Requirements:

• You will need to be a qualified Trading Standards professional, with Weights and Measures and Food Competency
• Please note a Standard DBS is required for this role

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: This is a minimum 6-month opportunity with a strong possibility of a further 6 month extension

Rate: This is negotiable depending on experience (Inside IR35)
Mixture of Remote Working and On-site