Trading Standards Officer

Lincolnshire County Council; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority organization in Lincoln is seeking a committed Senior Trading Standards Officer to enforce feed and animal health regulations. This role involves conducting inspections, preparing enforcement cases, and advising stakeholders on compliance. Ideal candidates will possess a diploma in Trading Standards or equivalent, with strong problem-solving and communication skills being crucial. A competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and access to a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Access to Local Government Pension scheme

Flexible and hybrid working

Generous leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Experience in Trading Standards enforcement, preferably in feed and animal health.
• Ability to manage own workload and work flexibly.
• Fluency in spoken English essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and investigations related to feed and animal health laws.
• Prepare cases for enforcement and court action.
• Advise businesses and stakeholders on compliance.

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent customer service

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Education

Diploma in Trading Standards or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

Join Lincolnshire Trading Standards as a Senior Trading Standards Officer

About the Role

Lincolnshire Trading Standards is looking for a committed and motivated Senior Trading Standards Officer to join our frontline team. This is an important role that helps us deliver our legal duties and protect both consumers and businesses.

We are ideally seeking a qualified Trading Standards Officer, however, we are also open to considering an apprentice candidate who shows the right attitude, commitment, and passion for supporting businesses, consumer protection, and animal health.

This role is a general Trading Standards Officer role but will focus on feed and animal health and welfare enforcement, which is vital for protecting public health, animal welfare, and the integrity of the food chain.You will work with farmers, businesses, and partner agencies to make sure the law is followed, give advice, and take enforcement action when needed.

What You’ll Do

• Carry out inspections and investigations related to feed and animal health laws (these include abattoirs and rendering plants and dealing with animal welfare complaints).
• Collect evidence and prepare cases for enforcement, including court action.
• Interview suspects under caution and gather evidence for criminal investigations.
• Give clear advice and guidance to businesses and stakeholders.
• Work with partner organisations such as DEFRA and APHA.
• Lead or support projects to improve compliance and protect consumers, businesses and animal welfare.
• Represent Lincolnshire County Council at regional and national meetings.

What We’re Looking For

For qualified applicants:

• Diploma in Trading Standards (or equivalent)
• Experience in Trading Standards enforcement, ideally in feed, food and animal health

For apprentice applicants:

• Good communication skills and ability to explain things clearly
• Attention to detail and ability to stay calm under pressure
• Willingness to complete a five-year training programme with both study and practical work

For all applicants:

• Strong problem-solving and investigative skills
• Ability to work flexibly and manage your own workload
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to analyse information and make sound decisions

About Our Offer

Along with a competitive salary we are offering:
“Green book” Local Government terms and conditions
Access to Local Government Pension scheme (contribution rate of approx. 24%)
Comprehensive benefits package including salary sacrifice for cars, cycles, plus excellent discount schemes
37 hour working week (as full time) including flexible and hybrid working
A generous leave entitlement with a minimum of 25 days plus bank holidays and the option to buy more
Free financial wellbeing advice

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Our values

Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do.We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact:

Barbara Ward: [e-mail] 07766 072477

Mark Keal: [e-mail] 07500 074526

Emma Milligan: [e-mail] 07766072488

Further details can be found here: Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council

Closing Date:25th January 2026
Interview Date: 5th February 2026 (Lincoln)

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your covering letter/personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in theJob Description (attached on LCC jobs site) and what youfeelyou can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack heretosupportyou in your application.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement.We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council iscommittedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers tosharethiscommitment.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role.You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you toconnectandcollaborateremotely.We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process ifsupport with this is needed.