Senior Trading Standards Lead - Enforcement & Compliance

Civic Recruitment Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited in Nottingham is seeking a Senior Trading Standards Officer to lead enforcement, regulatory compliance, and business support across Nottinghamshire. The post holder will undertake complex investigations, provide specialist advice to consumers and businesses, and support multi-agency collaborations to improve trading standards outcomes.

The role requires significant experience in trading standards or regulatory services, ability to interpret legislation, present evidence

Qualifications

• Significant experience working within a Trading Standards, Regulatory Services, or Enforcement environment.
• Experience interpreting and applying complex legislation and regulatory guidance.
• Experience conducting criminal and civil investigations.
• Proven ability to prepare detailed reports, case files, and evidential documentation.
• Experience presenting evidence in court proceedings.
• Experience leading successful enforcement projects and operations.
• Experience advising businesses on complex legal and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Enforce Trading Standards legislation through inspections, investigations, projects, advisory visits, and educational initiatives.
• Conduct and oversee complex criminal and civil investigations in accordance with relevant legislation and professional standards.
• Prepare case files, investigation reports, witness statements, and evidential documentation.
• Attend court proceedings and provide evidence when required.
• Ensure proper collection, handling, storage, and security of evidence.
• Conduct investigations in accordance with legislation relating to evidence, disclosure, surveillance, and regulatory enforcement.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory knowledge

Court presentation

Education

Diploma in Trading Standards

Diploma in Consumer Affairs and Trading Standards

Stage2 of CTSI Professional Competency Framework

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited in Nottingham is seeking a Senior Trading Standards Officer to lead enforcement, regulatory compliance, and business support across Nottinghamshire. The post holder will undertake complex investigations, provide specialist advice to consumers and businesses, and support multi-agency collaborations to improve trading standards outcomes.

The role requires significant experience in trading standards or regulatory services, ability to interpret legislation, present evidence