PRINCIPAL TRADING STANDARDS OFFICER (BUSINESS SUPPORT)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 21 Ionawr 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | £50,269 i £53,460 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 11 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | HU9 1DB |
| Cwmni: | Hull City Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 33370 |
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Are you an experienced Trading Standards professional ready to lead a dynamic team. We’re looking for a passionate and strategic Principal Trading Standards Officer to join our Public Protection team within the Public Health and Adult Services Directorate.
As a key member of the Trading Standards management team, you will:
Lead and manage statutory functions across speciality areas of Trading Standards including Weights and Measures, Food Standards, Feed Standards, Animal Health, Petroleum, Explosives, Tobacco Control and Product Safety Legislation.
Be highly motivated and want to work in a team that delivers excellent service, and will be experienced in managing staff with proven experience in decision making and managing resources.
Develop and implement annual work plans, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with national and local targets.
Have excellent communication and collaboration skills, with an ability to to confidently engage with partner agencies including the FSA, NFCU and other local authorities.
A proven track record of working collaboratively to achieve service delivery, using innovative thinking to improve outcomes and demonstrating respect and fairness for others.
Be experienced in identifying opportunities for joint working, accessing funding and grants, managing budgets and creating innovative programmes of activity.
Provide expert advice, manage complex investigations, and represent the Council in legal and public forums.
Drive innovation through digital transformation and contribute to policy development and strategic planning.
You will hold the TSPD, DCATS, DTS or previous equivalent acceptable qualification and have at least 3 years post qualification experience. This must include a qualification that enables you to undertake high risk food visits in accordance with the Food Law Code of Practice and a S.73 Certificate.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Heather McCombe, City Trading Standards Manager on 01482 614261 or email heather.mccombe@hullcc.gov.uk
Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description.
Interviews will take place on 24/25 February 2026
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