Trading Standards Investigator

Kenyon Block Consultants Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in enforcement is seeking an Enforcement Officer to help protect consumers from online harm. The successful candidate will support the Disruptions Team Leader and assist in managing e-crime projects set by the National Trading Standards eCrime Team. This role involves collaboration with trading standards teams across England and Wales to ensure effective capture and analysis of e-crime intelligence. Ideal candidates will possess relevant investigative experience and enjoy working within a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in law enforcement or investigations related to online crime.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders in trading standards.
• Skills in researching and analyzing online activities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Disruptions Team Leader in detecting online harm.
• Assist in managing projects related to the National Trading Standards eCrime Team.
• Collaborate with trading standards teams to ensure proper intelligence capture.

Job description

London, South East, South West, East England, West Midlands, East Midlands, North East, North West

From counterfeit and dangerous goods to illicit tobacco and large frauds, our core aim is to protect consumers from online harm. We do this by investigating and disrupting harmful web sites and other online platforms. We also help build capacity within the trading standards profession at a local and regional level, so officers are better equipped to gather evidence and investigate online crime. Our team also operates a Digital Evidence Unit for the forensic analysis of computers, mobile phones, tablets, and other electronic devices.

As an Enforcement Officer, you will support the Disruptions Team Leader in detecting, researching and disrupting online harm. For the higher pay grades, you will also assist in managing and delivering projects set out in the National Trading Standards eCrime Team service plan. You will work closely with colleagues in trading standards teams across England and Wales to ensure e‑crime intelligence is properly captured and recorded.