Trading Standards Officer Level 1

Job description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA Salary: £28,605 - £31,029 per annum (pro rata for part-time) Working Hours: 37 hours: Contract Type: Permanent: Closing Date: 6th May 2026: Interview Date(s): 27th/29th May 2026: Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference? Are you interested in developing a career in Trading Standards and being supported to gain the professional qualifications necessary to become a warranted Trading Standards Officer? About the Role: Our Trading Standards Team is a diverse, intelligence-led service which supports local businesses and communities by robustly tackling unfair trading practices. As a Level 1 Trading Standards Officer, you will be involved in a wide range of enforcement activities including consumer safety, counterfeit goods, product labelling, weights and measures, under-age sales and animal welfare. Your duties will include undertaking prevention initiatives, compliance advice, inspection work and criminal investigations. About You: To apply for this post, you must: In addition, we expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessibl...