Made to Measure

Journal of Trading Standards

Made to Measure is the Podcast of the Journal of Trading Standards, bringing you in-depth interviews and insights from experts inside and outside the trading standards profession. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 22/03/2022

    Renewable Energy

    We speak with CTSI Lead Officer for Energy and Smart Meters, Steve Playle, and trading standards consultant Adrian Simpson, about the implications of the Government’s Net Zero carbon target for consumer protection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min

  2. 11/02/2022

    Apprenticeships

    To mark National Apprenticeship Week, we hear about how CTSI is supporting the Regulatory Compliance Officer apprenticeship scheme, and about how apprenticeships are a valuable way of making the trading standards profession more welcoming and diverse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min

  3. 26/10/2021

    Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

    To coincide with Black History Month, in this episode CTSI Chief Executive John Herriman, HR Manager Shanaz Syeda, and Race & Equalities Working Group member Giles Speid discuss why the trading standards profession needs to become more representative of the society it serves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min

  4. 01/09/2021

    Covid and Housing

    We speak to Alison Farrar, one of CTSI’s Lead Officers for Property and Lettings about how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the UK’s housing sector and the potential issues arising from the associated growth in home-working. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    20 min

  5. 14/05/2021

    Illicit Puppy Sales

    We speak to Trading Standards Scotland’s Diane Bryson, Mike Flynn of the Scottish SPCA, and CTSI Lead Officers Steph Young and David MacKenzie about the cruelty, mistreatment and large-scale organised crime which lies behind many online puppy sales. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min

  6. 04/05/2021

    John Herriman

    We speak to CTSI’s newly appointed Chief Executive, John Herriman, about the challenges facing the institute and the wider profession, including the long-term effects of Covid-19, the impact of EU Exit and the need to push for more diversity and inclusion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min

  7. 01/04/2021

    Hair & Beauty

    We speak to chartered environmental health practitioner Helen Buckingham, British Hair and Beauty Federation Chief Executive Richard Lambert and nail industry expert Marian Newman about the impact of COVID-19 on the hair and beauty industries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 min

  8. 25/01/2021

    Paul Ramsden

    As CTSI looks ahead to a 2021 outside the EU, we speak with Interim Executive Director Paul Ramsden about the Institute’s aims and priorities for the coming year - including its aims for improving inclusivity - and look back to 2020, a year defined by COVID-19. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min
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Made to Measure is the Podcast of the Journal of Trading Standards, bringing you in-depth interviews and insights from experts inside and outside the trading standards profession. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Journal of Trading Standards
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2022
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2020-22, Chartered Trading Standards Institute
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    Made to Measure