Policy Officer (Trading Standards Wales)

Policy Officer (Trading Standards Wales) Job description *Advertised on Behlf of Trading Standards Wales* Closing Date: Thursday 16th January 2025Interview Date: w/c 27th January 2025 (date tbc) Salary: Grade 5 SCP 33 -41 (£42,708 - £50,788) Term: Full-time Permanent Based: One Canal Parade, Dumballs Road, Cardiff, with some flexibility to work from home and remotely in accordance with our Agile Working Policy.
Politically Restricted: YesWelsh Language essential: No, desirable only.
Join us as the Trading Standards Wales Policy Officer and play a central role in shaping consumer protection and public health policy across Wales.
This strategic position involves leading the development of new policies, coordinating consultation responses, and representing the collective voice of local authorities to ensure impactful, community-centred outcomes.As the primary policy officer and advocate for Trading Standards, you will collaborate with key stakeholders, including colleagues across Public Protection Services, Welsh Government, UK Government, WLGA and its Members, Public Health Wales, and the Chartered Trading Standards Institute, to drive initiatives that protect consumers and advance public health.
This role also entails overseeing TSW's Annual Action Plan, facilitating best practices, and leading training programs to strengthen Trading Standards services across Wales.
We are looking for a policy leader with a thorough understanding of Trading Standards and a proven track record in strategic analysis and stakeholder engagement.
This is a national role requiring travel across Wales and the flexibility to engage with diverse stakeholders, offering a unique opportunity to influence the future of Trading Standards in Wales.