Animal Health Officer bei Cornwall Council

About the Role

As a Trading Standards Officer, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding public interests by enforcing trading standards legislation. Based within the Quality Standards and Animal Health team, you will have a focus on food standards, weights and measures, product safety, animal health and feeding stuffs. You will be responsible for investigating complaints, conducting inspections, and taking action against any breaches of regulations. Your work will help to maintain a safe and fair marketplace for all.  This is a progressive role, so you may not yet have all the qualities we need for the Trading Standards Officer role but would be willing to work toward them as you progress to be a Trading Standards Officer.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate complaints related to consumer protection and fair trading.
• Conduct inspections of businesses to ensure compliance with trading standards laws.
• Provide advice and support to businesses on regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with other agencies and stakeholders to help to address issues.
• Keep up to date with changes in legislation and best practices.

What We're Looking For

• Investigative and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
• Ability to manage a diverse workload and meet deadlines.
• A commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.
• The ability to demonstrate an impartial and calm approach to regulation and business support
• A commitment to study to gain appropriate qualifications for the role.

Why Join Us?

When you join Cornwall Council, you become part of a supportive and forward-thinking team dedicated to making a positive impact in our community. We offer:

• Competitive salary ranging from £26,597 to £39,159 (depending on experience).
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including pension scheme and holiday entitlement.
• A vibrant and beautiful location to live and work, with stunning coastlines and countryside.

How to Apply

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a difference in Cornwall, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your application, supporting statement Tuesday 7^th October 2025.

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK and contribute to the well-being of our community.

Cornwall Council is committed to equality and diversity, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community as well as those looking for more flexible working hours.

Additional Information:

Cornwall Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship or transfer existing sponsorship for this role.

The full role profile is attached here 

We recommend saving a copy of this to refer to if you are invited to an interview.

For more information or an informal chat about the role please contact [email protected] 

Application Process

Please attach a supporting statement to your application, you can add your Education & Qualifications details manually using the application form timeline or you can upload your CV. Remember to demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points marked as ‘Application’ on the Role Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. Guidance on how to complete your application can be found here – The application process.

Please note that applications cannot be edited after they have been submitted, please contact [email protected] if you have any queries or require assistance with your application.

Existing employees must apply using their Cornwall Council email address through the Opportunity Marketplace on Oracle.