Trading Standards Enforcement Officer - Animal Health & Feed

Job Posted: 12 May 2025

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: Grade 9, £33,367.00 to £36,325.00 per annum (fully qualified salary)
• Industries: Agriculture & Farming Public Sector

37 hours per week

Are you looking for a career where you can make a real difference to local residents and the farming community on the Isle of Wight? No two days are ever the same in Trading Standards, with the work we carry out being varied and interesting. This is a fantastic opportunity and to succeed in this position you will need to be an enthusiastic and self-motivated team player committed to delivering advice, inspections and enforcement to a high standard.

We are looking for an Enforcement Officer who will primarily deal with Animal Health & Welfare in connection with the farming community and Feed law related matters. You will also have the opportunity to work with other colleagues in the Trading Standards team on the wide remit that the service covers. Primarily you will be responsible for the enforcement of Animal Health and Welfare legislation relating to the keeping of farmed livestock which includes livestock identification, transportation, keeping movement records, feeding, disposal of fallen stock, general welfare and the control of animal diseases. This will include routine inspections, dealing with complaints and investigations progressing to court if necessary. In addition, you will be responsible for enforcing Feed legislation by delivering business advice and carrying out inspections at business premises.

You will be a fully qualified Trading Standards Enforcement Officer holding the current Chartered Trading Standards Institute qualifications in Animal Health and Feed or the relevant antecedents:

• Trading Standards Enforcement Officer (Animal Health & Feed)
  Grade 9, £33,367.00 to £36,325.00 per annum

If you don’t hold the qualifications we require, we will consider applications to embark on our career grade to commence your career with us where you will be fully supported through the relevant qualifications:

• Trainee Trading Standards Enforcement Officer
  Grade 7, £27,711.00 to £29,093.00 per annum 
• Technical Trading Standards Enforcement Officer 
  Grade 8, £29,884.00 to £32,654 per annum

Effective communication skills with the ability to build rapport and relationships will be essential to talk with a wide range of consumers, businesses, colleagues and other agencies. Previous enforcement experience and/or transferrable skills that you can bring to us would be advantageous.

We operate flexible working arrangements where agile working is encouraged and supported which includes some working from home. A full driving licence and use of a car is essential.

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact James Potter, Trading Standards and Community Safety Manager at 01983 823000.

Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:

• Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
• Local Government pension scheme
• Discounted Solent ferry travel
• Island bus network discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff parking permit scheme
• Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
• National and local discounts & benefits schemes
• Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
• Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)

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The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.

The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination and this is supported by the Unacceptable Behaviour Policy, Employee Code of Conduct and Behaviours Framework. We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and we provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees.

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The Isle of Wight Council is an equal opportunities employer. We are proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community. We are also a Disability Confident Employer. Along with a number of commitments, this means, providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.

The Isle of Wight Council reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than stated, if required. To ensure your application is considered, it is recommended to submit your application promptly.

If you have difficulty completing your online application or need further information about how to apply, phone 01983 823134 or email [email protected]  Only applications submitted online by the closing date will be accepted.

We often receive a high volume of applicants for our vacancies. If you do not hear from the recruiting manager within three weeks of the closing date, we regret that your application will not have been successful on this occasion. Please revisit our job page for alternate posts that may be suitable.