Trading Standards Officer

Adecco; Ealing; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Trading Standards Officer to join a team on a hybrid basis in Ealing. This critical role involves enforcing Trading Standards legislation and providing compliance support to businesses, ensuring consumer protection from unsafe practices. Candidates should have strong knowledge of the field, excellent communication skills, and experience with investigations. Competitive hourly rate of £60 offered.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Trading Standards legislation and enforcement practices.
• Ability to provide accurate advice and manage complex investigations.
• Experience preparing prosecution case files is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Enforce Trading Standards legislation and corporate strategies.
• Provide expert advice to businesses and consumers.
• Investigate complaints relating to anti-competitive activities.
• Prepare case files for prosecution and act as a witness in court.

Skills

Knowledge of Trading Standards legislation

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Ability to manage investigations

Job description

Location: Hybrid - Ealing
Rate: £60 per hour - Umbrella
Contract: Temporary

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Trading Standards Officer to join our client on a hybrid basis. This is a key role in delivering statutory and non‑statutory Trading Standards functions, supporting businesses to achieve compliance, and protecting consumers from unsafe products and fraudulent practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Enforce Trading Standards legislation and corporate strategies.
• Provide expert advice and interpretation to businesses and consumers.
• Investigate complaints relating to anti‑competitive, criminal, and rogue trader activities.
• Deliver proactive initiatives and proportionate enforcement actions to safeguard consumers and businesses.
• Collaborate with external agencies to tackle activities threatening local and national economies.
• Undertake inspections and maintain accurate records of investigations and enforcement actions.
• Prepare case files for prosecution and act as a witness in court when required.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Council policies, including Equality & Diversity standards.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of Trading Standards legislation and enforcement practices.
• Ability to provide accurate advice and manage complex investigations.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience preparing prosecution case files and attending court is desirable.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.