Trainee Trading Standards Officer (Apprentice) CDC

Doncaster Council; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Trainee Trading Standards Officer (Apprentice) in Doncaster. This role offers the opportunity to train while working, with support for training costs. The ideal candidate will demonstrate motivation and the willingness to learn and develop professionally. Employees will benefit from various employee perks, including a competitive pension scheme and well-being support.

Benefits

Competitive leave entitlement

Local government pension scheme

Well-being support

Staff discount schemes

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a proven ability and willingness to study for qualifications.
• Engage effectively within the Trading Standards team.

Responsibilities

• Train and work in Trading Standards and Licensing Team.
• Receive training cost support and development opportunities.

Skills

Ability to study

Flexibility

Motivation

Education

Willingness to complete Level 6 Trading Standards Professional Apprenticeship

Job description

Overview

The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of Trainee Trading Standards Officer (Apprentice).

Are you interested in a new career in Trading Standards? Do you want the chance to train to be a Trading Standards Officer? We are looking for a flexible, highly motivated individual to train and work within the Trading Standards and Licensing Team. You will need to demonstrate a proven ability and willingness to study and develop your skills and knowledge to successfully complete the Level 6 Trading Standards Professional Apprenticeship. The department will support training costs, and the post allows progression through academic and professional qualifications, with salary scales reflecting the point of development. Your details may be shared with the appointed training provider as part of eligibility checks and recruitment process. The closing date is given as a guide and we reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applications, so we advise you to submit your application early to avoid disappointment.

In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well-being support and development opportunities. You will also have access to a range of staff discount and benefits schemes. More information on the benefits available to you as a City of Doncaster Council employee can be found in the attached benefits book.

Please ensure you view the job summary, job profile and the progression criteria as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.

Shortlisting will take place week commencing 15 September 2025 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held during week commencing 22 September 2025.

Progression and Training

• Train and work within the Trading Standards and Licensing Team as a Trainee Trading Standards Officer (Apprentice).
• Demonstrate the ability and willingness to study and develop skills and knowledge to successfully complete the Level 6 Trading Standards Professional Apprenticeship.
• Receive training cost support from the department and benefit from progression through academic and professional qualifications; salary scales reflect development.
• Your details may be shared with the appointed training provider as part of eligibility checks and recruitment process.

How to Apply / Contacts

For further details or an informal chat please contact: Dave McMurdo, Tel: [phone] or email [e-mail]; Stuart Jones, Tel: [phone] or email [e-mail]. To apply please click the Apply Now link below.