1974 - 2008 Trading Standards Officer
Over 30 years experience in Trading Standards and Weights & Measures enforcement roles from trainee to group manager.
- Enforcement of relevant legislation
- Provision of advice to traders
- Provision of advice to Oxfordshire consumers
- Investigation of complex serious crimes
- Legislation Specialist
- Training responsibility for investigation officers
- Input into County Council legal processes/training
- Prosecution of cases in Magistrates' Courts
- Responsible for instructing Counsel in respect of Crown Court prosecutions
Environmental Health Officer
6 years experience within a range of environmental health positions rising to position of principal environmental health officer.
- Carried out inspections, investigated complaints ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation
- Vetted all written applications and complaints
- Allocated work schedules to departmental staff
- Represented the council on both internal and external committees
- Responsible for representing council in environmental health court cases
- Conducted staff training
Leading UK Regulator - Senior Enforcement and Investigations Manager
Responsible for the enforcement of UK regulatory guidelines and leading investigations and prosecutions against breaches.
- Responsible for conducting and managing investigations into breaches of Charity Law
- Liaison with sector organisations and government departments including Police
- Contribute to strategic approaches to enforcement
- 10 years plus experience within regulatory enforcement positions
