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About the role and our team
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Trading Standards Officer to add value to our organisation and to our Island.
You will have the opportunity to develop in a varied role within a unique location known for its stunning countryside and superb quality of life.
Your main duties will be to manage a full range of trading standards activities and fulfil the statutory role of Chief Inspector of Weights and Measures.
The Office of Fair Trading is a small, professional team committed to working to protect, inform, advise, support and represent the interests of consumers in our Island community.
What can this role offer me?
- Developing our team to be the best they can be is important to us and we actively support your own personal career goals, aspirations and development
- We offer competitive salaries and generous annual leave entitlement
- For candidates not on the Isle of Man we will reimburse your interview expenses and give you a relocation package of up to £10,000 to get you, your things and your family to the island.
- For those relocating or returning to the island you will receive a refund on your national insurance contributions made in your first year, this could be up to £4,400!
- If working flexibly is important to you, you’ll be happy to know we operate a flexi-time system making it easier to reclaim any additional hours worked and to fit your other commitments around your work life.
- Great on site facilities and free car parking
To find out more about the benefits you can enjoy by working with us click here.
About the Island and relocating
Here you can enjoy a fantastic quality of life, and an excellent work-life balance! There are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities; so if you like walking, mountain biking, sailing or kayaking, you’ll have lots of places to explore!
There are also lots of great cafes, bars and restaurants, and you can enjoy the Island’s real sense of community. The island is well connected to the UK, and you’ll also benefit from low income tax rates (20% maximum rate).
To find out more about the Island and the lifestyle you could enjoy here, take a look at Locate Isle of Man’s guide to moving to the Isle of Man here.
If you are relocating or returning to the Island, you can also benefit from the National Insurance Holiday Scheme, which allows you to apply for a refund on your NI contributions for your 1st year of living here. To see how this scheme could benefit you, and to find out more about relocating to the Isle of Man, visit www.locate.im.
A relocation package of up to £10,000 based on receipts is available for this role. There will also be an interest free advance of salary available for this role.
How to find out more and apply
For more information please see the attached job description and person specification, alternatively contact John Peet on 01624 686500.
For further information on applying for roles within the Isle of Man Public Service, please read our Notes for Applicants and Isle of Man Government People Qualities guidance.
Applications for this post will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. You’ll need to upload your latest CV to your application, and we recommend that you also include a cover letter that explains your motivations for applying, and that demonstrates your suitability for this post. If you have difficulties applying online please contact the Recruitment Team on 01624 686300 or by email at helpmeapply@gov.im.
Additional information
A full valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle is required for this role.
We support flexible working and equality, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment
The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and would encourage you to apply.
The Isle of Man Public Service is an equal opportunities employer which supports and promotes flexible working. We understand its benefits in improving work-life balance and supporting health and wellbeing and, in its different forms; it is widespread throughout the Public Service. We are happy to discuss part-time or flexible working arrangements, including job share partnerships, for our roles (where possible) and if interested you should discuss this with the Hiring Manager.
Find out more about where a career in the Isle of Man Public Service could take you at hr.gov.im/careers.