Trading Standards Officer – Investigations & Lab

Vale of Glamorgan Council; Barry; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Vale of Glamorgan Council is seeking a fully qualified Trading Standards Officer to join the Enterprise and Specialist Services Team. The role covers regulatory inspections and investigations across manufacturing and commercial premises, with emphasis on the UKAS-accredited metrology laboratory and its commercial operations.

You will lead investigations, provide specialist business advice, and help develop sampling programmes. A CTSI qualification and strong public protection focus are essential.

Qualifications

• Hold Professional CTSI qualification (Diploma in Trading Standards) with Weights & Measures and Food Standards modules.
• Proven experience in Trading Standards enforcement, inspections and investigations.
• Experience in metrology laboratory settings is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver inspections, audits and investigations at manufacturing and commercial premises.
• Lead and manage complex investigations into breaches of Trading Standards legislation.
• Undertake metrology enforcement activities, including testing equipment used for trade.
• Support the operation and development of the UKAS-accredited metrology laboratory and its commercial activities.
• Develop and implement sampling programmes, surveys and service initiatives.
• Provide specialist advice to businesses, including Primary Authority partnerships.
• Prepare cases and present evidence in court, tribunals and formal proceedings.

Skills

Trading standards enforcement

Inspections & investigations

Metrology awareness

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Education

Professional CTSI qualification (Diploma in Trading Standards) incl. Weights & Measures & Food Standards

Job description

Vale of Glamorgan Council is seeking a fully qualified Trading Standards Officer to join the Enterprise and Specialist Services Team. The role covers regulatory inspections and investigations across manufacturing and commercial premises, with emphasis on the UKAS-accredited metrology laboratory and its commercial operations.

You will lead investigations, provide specialist business advice, and help develop sampling programmes. A CTSI qualification and strong public protection focus are essential.