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Do you want to work to protect people living, working in or visiting Southampton?
We are looking for apprentice trading standards professionals.
Trading standards professionals act as advisors, educators and enforcers to protect consumers. The work is varied, as we investigate complaints and inspect premises to ensure businesses trade fairly and supply products that are safe.
We protect young or vulnerable consumers by making sure that alcohol, tobacco and vapes are sold legally and we ensure that consumers get the products they pay for by checking weights and measures are accurate and food is correctly described.
Southampton is a major port, so our trading standards team also check imported products are safe and meet legal requirements in the UK.
An apprenticeship is an exciting way to develop your career. At Southampton City Council we’re keen to invest in people, so our apprentices are a valuable part of our workforce and the future of the Council.
About You
As an apprentice you’ll receive practical and professional training as you work towards a Level 6 Trading Standards Professional qualification. You will work alongside experienced colleagues who will supervise your development, providing support and guidance throughout your training.
An apprenticeship is a real job, with real responsibilities and along with a competitive salary an apprenticeship will provide you with many benefits including;
- Paid time off for holidays and a pension scheme
- A career path so you can progress to the next level
- On and off the job training
- The achievement of a nationally recognised qualification while you work.
If you feel you have the necessary background, experience and skills to undertake this role we would like to hear from you.
Please See The Job Description For More Information.
What we can offer you:
Here at SCC we have a range of different perks and benefits, a few examples can be found below.
- A generous local government pension scheme.
- Flexible working (role dependant). Up to 13 days of Flexi Leave.
- Hybrid working arrangements (role dependant).
- 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays.
- Online Benefits – salary sacrifice schemes, benefits and discounts.
- Great local transport links.
- Employee assistance programme with access to our health wellbeing and support.
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Contact details for informal discussion:
For further information and details regarding the Apprentice Trading Standards Professional role please contact Gavin Derrick at
[email protected].
Email
Recruitment contact details:
Tel: 023 8083 4033
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