Senior Trading Standards Professional

Blackburn with Darwen Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council in Lancashire is seeking a Senior Trading Standards Officer/Senior Public Protection Officer to join our Consumer Protection team. You will work across the full range of trading standards, applying knowledge of relevant legislation to ensure compliance and protect the public.

We offer a supportive, flexible environment with a competitive salary (£36,581 to £45,529 per annum) and opportunities for professional development within the Public Protection and

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary Grade G, SCP 24-28, £36,581 to £45,529 per annum

Job title: Senior Trading Standards Officer/Senior Public Protection Officer

Department: Chief Executives, Public Protection

Interview date: 11th October 2026

Roles available and Salary:

• Senior Public Protection Officer £36,581 to £40,444

Do you want to be part of a dynamic and friendly team where you can make a difference? If you do, read on.

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is a busy unitary authority in east Lancashire. Blackburn and Darwen are vibrant towns surrounded by beautiful countryside and within easy reach of Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool and Preston, the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District.

The Council has been a unitary authority for 26 years and has a multi-disciplinary Public Protection and Environmental Health Service, which is known for its can-do attitude and problem-solving approach to achieving compliance; it genuinely punches above its weight.

This rare and exciting opportunity is for a highly organised and enthusiastic individual to join our supportive and well-respected Consumer Protection team, which deals with all aspects of trading standards work for the Council.

Our ideal candidate will be an experienced trading standards professional with an excellent knowledge of the full range of trading standards legislation, and practical experience in enforcing it. You will join four TS colleagues and be part of the Public Protection and Environmental Health Service, which comprises TS, Business Compliance, Environmental Protection and Licensing Teams.

We pride ourselves in offering a friendly, supportive and flexible working environment, with a competitive salary, generous annual leave entitlement, training opportunities, Local Government Pension Scheme and other benefits.