Frontline Trading Standards Investigator

Birmingham City Council; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham City Council is seeking a Trading Standards Enforcement Officer to join our busy team in Birmingham. You will investigate and enforce legislation to protect consumers, undertake inspections, gather evidence and support prosecutions, often in challenging environments.

The role is physical, requires travelling across Birmingham, and involves flexible hours including evenings and weekends when needed. A Basic DBS check and a full UK driving licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in criminal enforcement or regulatory investigations.
• Willingness to perform flexible hours and travel across Birmingham.
• DBS check and driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and participate in enforcement operations.
• Gather, bag and store evidence and prepare case files.
• Draft witness statements and assist in court proceedings.
• Support investigations from initial intelligence to prosecution.

Skills

Criminal enforcement

Evidence handling

Investigation support

Job description

Birmingham City Council is seeking a Trading Standards Enforcement Officer to join our busy team in Birmingham. You will investigate and enforce legislation to protect consumers, undertake inspections, gather evidence and support prosecutions, often in challenging environments.

The role is physical, requires travelling across Birmingham, and involves flexible hours including evenings and weekends when needed. A Basic DBS check and a full UK driving licence are essential.