Senior/Trading Standards Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 08 Mai 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | £48,226 i £53,460 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 06 Mehefin 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Stevenage, Hertfordshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 2 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Hertfordshire County Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | HCC/1724/694 |
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About the team
Hertfordshire is a vibrant county with over 1.2 million residents and around 100,000 businesses, including many major UK companies. The area offers a mix of picturesque villages, historic market towns and thriving urban centres such as Watford, St Albans and Stevenage, all supported by excellent transport links.
About the role
We are seeking a qualified Trading Standards professional to join one of our business advice, compliance or investigations teams.
The work is varied and meaningful, protecting consumers and supporting businesses across the full range of Trading Standards functions, including:
Risk-based inspections and market surveillance, utilising intelligence to target sectors, products and services where intervention will have the greatest impact.
Complaint investigation, prioritising achieving compliance and positive outcomes for our residents.
High‑profile and complex criminal investigations, with scope to develop innovative solutions with strong professional support, including in‑house legal services, a financial investigator and an intelligence officer.
Regulatory advice and support to businesses, from small start-ups to large national enterprises via Primary Authority partnerships.
The Senior position will be expected to undertake a greater level of responsibility, lead on more complex issues and act as a mentor to colleagues, including apprentices.
Work-life balance is important to us, so we offer a hybrid working model that provides flexibility around fieldwork commitments. We are committed to the development of our staff, offering a continuous professional development scheme alongside access to training and other learning opportunities.
About you
We welcome applications from qualified officers at different stages of their career, from those in the early years of practice to experienced professionals. You will demonstrate professionalism, enthusiasm and a proactive approach, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
You will have:
A recognised Trading Standards qualification.
Excellent communication skills.
A proactive and organised approach to work.
Ability to manage workload effectively.
Strong teamwork skills.
Ability to work independently when required.
Full UK driving licence and access to own car. Use of an HCC vehicle is required on occasion
Hertfordshire is a vibrant county with over 1.2 million residents and around 100,000 businesses, including many major UK companies. The area offers a mix of picturesque villages, historic market towns and thriving urban centres such as Watford, St Albans and Stevenage, all supported by excellent transport links.
About the role
We are seeking a qualified Trading Standards professional to join one of our business advice, compliance or investigations teams.
The work is varied and meaningful, protecting consumers and supporting businesses across the full range of Trading Standards functions, including:
Risk-based inspections and market surveillance, utilising intelligence to target sectors, products and services where intervention will have the greatest impact.
Complaint investigation, prioritising achieving compliance and positive outcomes for our residents.
High‑profile and complex criminal investigations, with scope to develop innovative solutions with strong professional support, including in‑house legal services, a financial investigator and an intelligence officer.
Regulatory advice and support to businesses, from small start-ups to large national enterprises via Primary Authority partnerships.
The Senior position will be expected to undertake a greater level of responsibility, lead on more complex issues and act as a mentor to colleagues, including apprentices.
Work-life balance is important to us, so we offer a hybrid working model that provides flexibility around fieldwork commitments. We are committed to the development of our staff, offering a continuous professional development scheme alongside access to training and other learning opportunities.
About you
We welcome applications from qualified officers at different stages of their career, from those in the early years of practice to experienced professionals. You will demonstrate professionalism, enthusiasm and a proactive approach, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
You will have:
A recognised Trading Standards qualification.
Excellent communication skills.
A proactive and organised approach to work.
Ability to manage workload effectively.
Strong teamwork skills.
Ability to work independently when required.
Full UK driving licence and access to own car. Use of an HCC vehicle is required on occasion
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