Senior Trading Standards OfficerCouncil
About the Role
This is a pivotal role at the heart of Public Protection. Contributing to the management and development of Trading Standards activities and ensuring compliance with duties, the postholder will be involved in a broad range of enforcement and regulatory functions including;
Intelligence led enforcement, investigative approach to all consumer complaints with a Trading Standards criminal element
Product Safety
Age restricted sale and the enforcement of legislation relating to illicit tobacco and vapes
Border Control - protecting the UK market from unsafe consumer goods and ensuring integrity of the animal feed chain at the country’s 4th largest Port and largest Animal feed port
Rouge Traders investigations and doorstep crime prevention
Risk based compliance visits (fair trading, metrology and safety)
Counterfeit goods and intellectual property crime
Animal Health & licensing
The role requires strong leadership, investigative expertise and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of partners. Managing a fast-paced workload with professionalism, discretion and confidence to protect consumers and support legitimate businesses.
You will also provide ad-hoc support to the Principal TSO and Section Manager. This role requires someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, can anticipate needs and an organised approach to managing different priorities.
The key responsibilities include:
To provide operational resilience and technical support for the Principal Trading Standards Officer.
Undertake supervisory responsibilities, be expected to stand in/deputise for the Principal Trading Standards Officer when required and provide a high level of technical expertise in Trading Standards matters, leading in one or more specific areas.
Undertake often complex investigations / inspections / interventions to promote and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and associated guidance, including taking appropriate formal action.
Lead / undertake the investigation of complex /multi-disciplinary cases regarding contraventions of relevant legislation
Comprehensive workload management
Providing oversight, advice and guidance to front line officers, colleagues and elected members
The ability to prioritise tasks effectively and efficiently to ensure satisfactory outcomes in a timely manner.
Handling sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality and discretion
Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office package including Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc.
This role suits someone who is passionate about delivering excellent services, committed to maintaining high standards, and confident working both independently and collaboratively.
Please see Appendix A (page 10) for a full copy of the Job Description and Person Specification.
The closing date for this vacancy is Wednesday 30th September 2026 (or earlier in the event of high volume of applications being received).
Provisional interview dates week commencing Monday 19th October 2026.