Working Pattern: Full time

Working Arrangement: Hybrid (at least 2 days per week in the office)

Interview Date/Type: Face to face

SMART Working: We aim to offer flexibility wherever possible. Many of our colleagues work from home one or more days a week and/or adjust their hours. We call this SMART working - giving you the freedom to shape your working pattern around your life, whilst still delivering great outcomes. Speak with the hiring manager about the range of flexible working options available for this role.

About the Role

This role is based within the Regulatory Services at Trafford Council. Regulatory Services delivers a wide range of statutory and enforcement functions that protect public health, safety, and wellbeing, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.

Regulatory Services currently includes teams covering Trading Standards, Licensing Enforcement, Licensing, Environmental Health, Environmental Protection, Private Sector Housing, Pest Control, Building Control, Community Safety, and Emergency Planning. These teams provide specialist knowledge and advice across areas such as consumer protection, licensing and registration, environmental health, housing standards, and public safety.

You will work within this multi-disciplinary service and report to a designated Team Leader but may also take direction from other Team Leaders for aspects of your role. The work undertaken by Regulatory Services is essential to the Council meeting its statutory obligations and directly contributes to corporate priorities, including reducing health inequalities and safeguarding communities.

About You

  • Experience supporting project processes and understanding project management techniques
  • Strong communication skills across varied audiences and channels, to provide information, which is clear, concise and effective
  • Experience supporting performance management and working towards set targets
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office and other digital tools. (e.g Microsoft Office). including spread sheets, presentation tools, and word processing
  • Track record of providing administrative and project support
  • Experience using financial systems and procedures, budget preparation, monitoring and control of accounts
  • Broad understanding of the services provided by the Directorate
  • Knowledge and understanding of equality and diversity issues
  • Active listening and effective verbal communication skills and ability to adapt personal style to meet the needs of the audience
  • Experience of communicating with a wide range of audiences using appropriate communication channels to provide information, which is clear, concise and effective
  • Ability to quickly assimilate and evaluate a wide range of information/data
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet competing deadlines
  • Effective organisational and planning skills
  • Competent ICT and strong numeracy skills
  • Ability to manage project activities
  • Ability to work as a team player and be supportive to colleagues
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and proactively resolve problems using own initiative
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally
  • Level 4 qualification or equivalent qualifications and experience or commitment to work towards
  • Evidence of continuous personal and professional development.

Additional Information

This advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so please apply as soon as possible.

  • You will be required to drive in this role. You will be asked for a copy of your driving license as part of the recruitment process.
  • You may be required to work outside core hours as we deliver services from 7:00am until 9pm
  • Occasional evening and weekend work may be required if service level demands during peak periods.

Find Out More.

For the full details of this opportunity, please refer to the role profile linked below.

If you have any questions or would like an informal chat you can get in contact with the hiring manager, Nicola Duckworth / Clare Whittle at Nicola.duckworth@trafford.gov.uk or on 07760 167 473.

About us...

Trafford is a vibrant, inclusive borough at the heart of Greater Manchester. Home to 235,000 residents, four thriving town centres, over 11,000 businesses, and 60+ parks and green spaces. We’re a place where community and opportunity meet. With excellent transport links, a proud heritage as the birthplace of the NHS, world-class sporting venues and outstanding schools, Trafford is a fantastic place to live, work, and thrive.

Why Trafford?

We’re more than just a local authority; we’re a team of passionate people committed to making a real difference. We deliver essential services that matter, from education and social care to business support, licensing, libraries and leisure and much more. No matter what your role is with us, you will help us to create a borough where all our “residents, businesses and communities thrive.”

Our Culture...

Our values are at the heart of everything we do. They’re not just words on a wall, they shape how we work together, make decisions, and support each other every day.

They help us create a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and inspired to do their best. If you share these values and want your work to have real purpose and impact, Trafford is the perfect place to grow your career.

What you'll love about working with us...

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and work-life balance:

  • Generous Leave: Start with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), with options to carry over or buy extra days.
  • Flexible Perks: Discounts on car leasing, cycle to work, home tech, plus family friendly policies and hybrid working
  • Invest in your future: Join our generous Local Government Pension Scheme for peace of mind.
  • Grow with us: We'll support your development at every stage! Through leadership programmes like our EPIC Manager, LEAP into leadership and senior leadership. Plus, you'll have access to specialist qualifications and personal coaching to unlock your full potential.
  • Wellbeing First: Guided wellbeing walks and “Tea and Talk” sessions, and events like World Mental Health and National Fitness Day.
  • Connect with us: Connect with colleagues through our staff forums or join our Let’s Talk events to network, share ideas, and hear about the exciting work happening across our council.
  • Be Celebrated: For all your hard work, ideas and contributions through at our annual Time to Shine event, our cheers for peers’ scheme or through our EPIC Star Awards.

Guaranteed Assessment Scheme...

We have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel by way of a Guaranteed Assessment Scheme. Our application form asks you to indicate if you meet any of the criteria within this scheme. To find out more and if you qualify please click here. If you apply under this scheme you will need to demonstrate that you meet the essential requirements of the job as set out in the ‘About You’ section of the role profile.

Greater Manchester Continuous Service...

We will recognise your previous service with other public sector organisations. This means that if you are joining us from a participating organisation, you can retain valuable service-related benefits such as annual leave entitlement. You can find out if this applies to you by visiting Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment | greater.jobs


Using AI in Your Application

At Trafford Council, we’re always open to new and innovative tools, including AI, that can help people work smarter. However, when it comes to job applications, what matters most to us is you. We really want to see your personality, your experience, and what excites you about joining our team.

If you choose to use AI for support, please be sure to read the instructions carefully and make sure your application is written in your own words, reflecting your genuine skills, knowledge and enthusiasm. Please see our guide on using AI in your application.

We’re looking forward to hearing your story.

Key Information...

  • Pre-Employment Checks: If offered a role, as a minimum we’ll need to verify your right to work in the UK, receive two satisfactory references, and medical check. Some roles may also require a DBS check and/or police vetting, which will be noted on the role profile.
  • Please note: We are not a licensed sponsor and will not be able to support with your work visa.
  • Privacy Notice: We respect your privacy. For details on how we collect, process, and protect your data, please click here: Recruitment and employment privacy notice | Trafford Council privacy notice | Trafford Council

Make an Impact. Apply Today....

If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team shaping a better Trafford for our residents, businesses and communities then we'd love to receive an application from you.

We want everyone to feel confident and supported throughout our recruitment process. If you need any help, adjustments or support at any stage, please get in touch with us at recruitment@trafford.gov.uk

After reviewing the role profile and submitting your application, successful candidates will be invited to a values-based interview to learn more about your skills and experience. This is your opportunity to show how you connect with our EPIC values and can contribute to our vision.

Supporting Documents

↗ Technical Support Officer (Environmental health) Role Profile

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Location

Talbot Road, , Trafford, M32 0TH, United Kingdom

Job ID

1881