Adecco are supporting a London Borough Council team in a service role as a Fair Trading Officer

Job Title: Fair Trading Officer

Location: South London

Contract Details: Temporary, 3+ months with a potential to extend

Salary: £20.92 - £27.14 per hour

About Our Client:

Our client is a reputable London Borough Council with a high volume of Markets & Street Trading. They are committed to promoting fair trading practises and ensuring compliance with street trading legislation. With a focus on creating attractive and inviting spaces for businesses and visitors, our client plays a vital role in maintaining a vibrant trading environment.

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive hourly rate
• Temporary contract with potential for extension
• Opportunity to work with a supportive and collaborative team
• Gain valuable experience in the Markets & Street Trading industry

Responsibilities:

• Provide a compliance and enforcement service, ensuring adherence to street trading legislation
• Process street trading designation and licence applications within statutory timescales
• Manage and allocate work to the Markets & Street Trading Licensing Officer
• Assist individuals and companies in understanding and complying with licensing legislation
• Support the Neighbourhood Safety Officer Teams in managing and enforcing street trading legislation
• Conduct inspections of licensed animal welfare premises and respond to related complaints
• Co-ordinate and conduct covert surveillance and targeted operations as directed
• Provide advice and assistance to licence holders, prospective applicants, and relevant stakeholders
• Take an active role in maintaining attractive and inviting trading spaces
• Develop operational links and partnerships with stakeholders to provide enforcement expertise

Essential (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience):

• Strong knowledge of street trading legislation
• Familiarity with the London Local Authorities Acts and relevant licensing legislation
• Experience in enforcement and preparation of reports and prosecution case papers
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to handle confrontational situations
• Effective staff management skills for direct line management responsibilities
• Experience in the street trading licence process and compliance

Desirable (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience):

• Business development awareness and knowledge of the local area
• Experience in successfully planning and operating Markets
• Familiarity with other relevant licensing legislation

Technologies:

• Proficiency in Microsoft computer applications
• Will learn local system and processes

If you are passionate about fair trading practises and compliance with street trading legislation, and have the necessary knowledge and skills outlined above, we would love to hear from you!

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Join our client's team and make a meaningful impact in fostering fair trading practises and creating vibrant trading environments.

Apply now!

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