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14-08-2019 12:00 AM BST

?25,295
Full Time , Hours per week - 37
Fixed Term

Contract Type: Fixed term for?2 years?
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The starting salary is ?25,295 (Level One) rising to ?26,999 (Level Two) on the first year anniversary, subject to satisfactory completion of a probation period (pro rata for part time workers).
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We?ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you?ve been waiting for? Read on to find out more?
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There has never been a better time to join Nottingham City Council. Known for inclusivity and innovation, we have also won a host of Employee Benefits Awards, are a leading employer of Apprentices and we are continually working around the clock to deliver high quality services for Nottingham?s citizens, visitors and investors.
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Our aspiration is to make Nottingham a Great City, but to do this we need to be a Great Council, provide Great Services and recruit and develop a Great Workforce.
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Join an organisation that gives you extra ? we will value your contributions, promote flexible and modern ways of working, will double your monthly pension contributions, offer a very generous 25-32 days holiday package each year (exclusive of public bank holidays and dependent on length of service) and give you the option to purchase up to 28 days additional holiday tax-free!
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Are you interested in a new career in Trading Standards?? If so, we are looking for flexible, highly motivated individuals, able to work on their own initiative as well as part of a team.
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You will need to?demonstrate a proven ability and willingness to study and develop your skills and knowledge, to successfully complete the Regulatory Compliance Officer (RCO) apprenticeship, then Stage 1 of the Trading Standards vocational qualification.
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You will join our forward thinking Trading Standards Service, which combines supporting businesses with investigating rogue trading activities, and utilises a range of problem solving enforcement tactics to protect our communities, particularly more vulnerable citizens.
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If you are looking for a new, varied, interesting and challenging career, where you can earn while you learn, then this could be the opportunity for you.
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The duration of the apprenticeship is 2 years, following which the post will convert to a Trading Standards Officer Level 2.
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ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:?

? Willingness and ability to undertake and successfully complete the Level 4 apprenticeship in Regulatory Compliance
? Willingness to undertake in-house training specific to the job role
? An understanding and awareness of Trading Standards law and practice
? Experience of working in a team environment, and be able to demonstrate being a flexible team player
? Having a high level of customer service skills, with the ability to deal with conflict tactfully and diplomatically
? Effective written communication skills, including IT skills,? in order to produce reports, letters and accurate detailed records
? Ability to pass and maintain Nottinghamshire Police Vetting check
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For more information, please view the Job Description and Person Specification which are attached further down on this page.
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For informal enquiries please contact Emma Boulton or Fiona Needham, Principal Trading Standards Officers, Tel:?0115 844 5108 Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

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Useful information for Applicants:

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Please ensure you read our Terms and Conditions information, which includes advice on pay, annual leave and hours of working, and our Total Rewards Package, which includes information on some of the great benefits when working for Nottingham City Council.

This post is covered by the statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) (English Language Requirement for public sector workers) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English, as detailed in the job description and person specification, is an essential requirement for the role.
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Nottingham City Council are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and we are striving to have a reflective workforce of the citizens we serve.As a result of our commitment to this agenda, we anonymise all applications to remove the risk of unconscious bias. The application process will capture your personal details (including your name) and these details will only be made visible to recruiting managers once the shortlisting stage has been completed
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We particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities and applicants that consider themselves disabled as these groups are currently under represented within our workforce.
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Nottingham City Council is open to conversations regarding flexible working options at the point of interview.
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If you have any technical issues completing your application form please contact [email protected]