Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.

Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovate environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work life balance. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.

Southend-on-Sea City Council is seeking to appoint an Enforcement Officer to join the team on a part-time, permanent basis (2 days per week). This role plays a key part in protecting the public and supporting fair business practices. You will carry out basic trading standards duties such as checking that goods are correctly described, priced, and safe for consumers. You will also respond to complaints from the public, undertake routine inspections, and provide advice to local businesses to help them comply with the law.

In addition, after training, you will be responsible for administering and enforcing animal licensing regulations. This includes inspecting premises such as kennels, catteries, and pet shops to ensure they meet welfare standards, issuing licenses where appropriate, and taking enforcement action when conditions are not met. This will require you to study a City and Guilds level course in animal licensing and may include personal study time.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• A qualification relevant to enforcement within a local authority.
• Basic knowledge of relevant regulatory services legislation and enforcement procedures.
• Experience of enforcement functions within a local authority or other statutory body.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with clients, customers, and colleagues.
• Good written, numerical, verbal, and keyboard skills.
• Ability to understand and meet the requirements of clients/customers.
• A methodical approach to following procedures, policies, and schedules.
• Compliance with legal and safety requirements.
• Ability to analyse, interpret, and apply relevant information.
• Organisational awareness and understanding of the Council’s aims and functions.
• A commitment to promoting an open and collaborative culture across the organisation.

When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the "Why Work For Us?" tab.

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Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.

Southend-on-Sea City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants for this role will require an enhanced DBS check.