Trading Standards Officer

CRA Group Recruitment And Payroll Ltd

Job Location:

Horsham - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

2 months contract with a local authority

Summary

This role involves leading an investigation into the activities of a trade sector affecting West Sussex ensuring adherence to trading standards legislation and advancing enforcement actions both criminal and civil as necessary. The position requires close collaboration with the Operational Manager and legal advisors to determine the investigations scope and direction.

Responsibilities

Act as the investigating officer for complex cases within the trade sector under review.
Collaborate with legal advisors and management to progress enforcement actions.
Provide expert guidance to less experienced officers on legislative queries.
Serve as a knowledge lead for specific legislative areas (e.g. metrology food standards feed product safety).
Conduct interventions with businesses to assess regulatory compliance.
Represent the Service on national professional groups and liaise with testing houses.
Manage covert accounts laptops and monitor planned spending.

Essential Experience Required

Extensive knowledge of trading standards legislation and enforcement practices.
Proven experience in conducting complex investigations and preparing cases for court.
Ability to provide expert advice and guidance to colleagues.
Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and risk management.

Essential Qualifications Required

Recognised professional qualification in Trading Standards (e.g. Diploma in Consumer Affairs and Trading Standards or equivalent).
Several years post-qualification experience in Trading Standards enforcement.

Additional Information

Working hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Chart Way Horsham West Sussex RH12 1XH United Kingdom
Typically 4 days remote with one day in the office (subject to agreement with your manager)
The role closes on 12th January 2026 apply ASAP.

Required Skills:

As a Senior Trading Standards Officer you will have a wide knowledge of trading standards legislation and a number of years post qualification experience. At this level you will also be expected to provide a guidance role to less experienced officers in relation to legislative queries and may be asked to act as a service knowledge lead for a legislative area (e.g. metrology food standards feed product safety) or other work area/s as deemed necessary.

Required Education:

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