Trading Standards Officer

Stonehouse Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Stonehouse Recruitment is seeking an experienced Trading Standards Officer to join a Local Authority Trading Standards team in Hampshire on an initial 6-month contract, with the role expected to run until the end of March 2027.

The role involves carrying out inspections, investigations and enforcement actions, with emphasis on health-related trading standards, and requires strong reporting, communication and travel around the area.

Qualifications

• A qualified Trading Standards Officer, with a relevant degree or diploma.
• Strong practical experience applying Trading Standards legislation.
• Experience inspecting businesses and taking enforcement action.
• Good investigation, report-writing and evidence-gathering skills.
• Ability to travel around the area and undertake site visits.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Trading Standards inspections, surveys and investigations.
• Investigate complaints and suspected breaches of Trading Standards legislation.
• Carry out inspections of businesses and commercial premises, taking appropriate enforcement action where necessary.
• Prepare investigation reports, legal notices, correspondence and supporting evidence.
• Participate in operational enforcement activities targeting illegal and non-compliant goods.
• Provide professional advice and guidance to businesses, residents and other stakeholders.
• Act as lead officer for designated areas of Trading Standards legislation and enforcement activity.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, partner agencies and other enforcement bodies.
• Contribute to service improvements, projects and the development of working practices.

Skills

Trading standards inspections

Investigations

Enforcement action

Communication & negotiation

Site visits travel

Education

Qualified Trading Standards Officer with degree/diploma

Job description

Trading Standards Officer | £50–£60ph | Hampshire

Rate: £50–£60 per hour (depending on experience)
Contract: Initial 6-month contract, expected to run until the end of March 2027
Hours: Full-time
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 1–2 days in the office
Location: Hampshire

We’re currently looking for an experienced Trading Standards Officer to join a Local Authority Trading Standards team in Hampshire on an initial 6-month contract, with the requirement expected to run until the end of March 2027.

This is an urgent requirement for an experienced operational officer who can hit the ground running and provide additional support to a busy Trading Standards team.

The authority is particularly interested in candidates with strong practical enforcement experience, ideally with some exposure to Health-related Trading Standards work.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake Trading Standards inspections, surveys and investigations.

• Investigate complaints and suspected breaches of Trading Standards legislation.

• Carry out inspections of businesses and commercial premises, taking appropriate enforcement action where necessary.

• Prepare investigation reports, legal notices, correspondence and supporting evidence.

• Participate in operational enforcement activities targeting illegal and non-compliant goods.

• Provide professional advice and guidance to businesses, residents and other stakeholders.

• Act as lead officer for designated areas of Trading Standards legislation and enforcement activity.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues, partner agencies and other enforcement bodies.

• Contribute to service improvements, projects and the development of working practices.

What we’re looking for

• A qualified Trading Standards Officer, with a relevant degree or diploma.

• Strong practical experience applying Trading Standards legislation.

• Experience inspecting businesses, investigating complaints and taking appropriate enforcement action.

• Good investigation, report-writing and evidence-gathering skills.

• Ability to manage a varied workload, work independently and use initiative.

• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

• Ability to travel around the area and undertake site visits.

Experience with Health-related Trading Standards, illegal tobacco, underage sales, illicit goods, VAT breaches or port inspections would be particularly advantageous.

A Weights and Measures qualification ispreferred but not essential.