Trading Standards Officer

A Local Authority in the South of England is seeking an experienced Trading Standards & Food Standards Officer to support the service on a full-time interim basis for an initial 6 month contract, with potential for extension.

This is a practical, frontline role suited to an officer with solid experience across both Trading Standards and Food Standards enforcement who can manage a varied workload and contribute from day one.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering statutory Trading Standards and Food Standards functions in line with current legislation
• Carrying out food hygiene and food standards inspections of food businesses
• Investigating consumer protection complaints and business compliance issues
• Undertaking inspections, audits and advisory visits to commercial premises
• Carrying out enforcement action where required, including drafting notices, improvement actions and preparing cases for legal proceedings
• Providing advice and guidance to food businesses and traders
• Liaising with internal teams, partner agencies and external stakeholders
• Maintaining accurate records and case files in line with service requirements

Essential Requirements:

• Relevant Environmental Health or Trading Standards qualification
• Registration with the EHRB or Trading Standards Professional qualification (as appropriate)
• Proven local authority experience across Food Standards and Trading Standards
• Strong knowledge of food law, consumer protection legislation and enforcement processes
• Ability to manage a caseload independently and prioritise workloads effectively