Trading Standards Officer

Full Vacancy Description

Trading Standards Officer

The Council is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today. And we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.

The Role

Are you a driven individual looking for a fulfilling role in the field of Trading Standards and Consumer Protection? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to make a difference in our community. 

As a Trading Standards Officer, you will play a pivotal role in upholding fair trading, product safety, and the protection of consumers and businesses. Your responsibilities will include leading effective investigations, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, and fostering partnerships with key agencies and organisations.

About You

You must have a diploma in Trading Standards or Diploma in Consumer Affairs and Trading Standards or equivalent DPCP/Board of Trade. 

You will have a good understanding of and experience in trading standards and/or consumer protection work. As well as experience of managing and investigating complex casework. 

You should have of taking enforcement action for failure to comply with requirements of appropriate legislation and statutory notices. As well as full working knowledge of IPA including disclosure, CPIA, Regulator’s Code, PACE and Trading Standards legislative powers.