Trading Standards Officer

Posted 14 August 2025
Salary 23.62
LocationWest Thurrock RM20 United Kingdom
Job type Full time
Sector Facilities & Environment
ReferenceRQ1585524

Job description

3 months contract with local authority

We are seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Trading Standards Officer to join our team. As a Trading Standards Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring that businesses comply with trading standards and regulations, investigating complaints, and providing advice to businesses and consumers. Your role will involve monitoring markets and shops to ensure fair trading practices and taking enforcement action when necessary. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of trading standards, excellent investigative skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities:
  • Enforce trading standards regulations and investigate complaints related to unfair trading practices
  • Monitor markets and shops to ensure compliance with trading standards
  • Provide guidance and advice to businesses and consumers on trading standards regulations
  • Take enforcement action, such as issuing warnings or fines, when necessary
  • Keep up to date with changes in trading standards legislation and best practices
  • Collaborate with other regulatory bodies and law enforcement agencies as needed


Requirements


  • Proven experience in trading standards or a related field
  • Strong knowledge of trading standards regulations and best practices
  • Excellent investigative and analytical skills
  • Effective communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Ability to work independently and make sound decisions
  • Knowledge of market and shop operations is a plus