Trading Standards Enforcement Officers

Grade: Grade: PO1 - PO4 £42,492 - £53,919 Full time Permanent Closing Date: Fri 23/11/2026 Directorate: Neighbourhood & Environment (NED) Organisation : London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: PO1 - PO4 £42,492 - £53,919 Retention Bonus: £3000 golden hello payment subject to minimum retention period Contract Type: Full-time Permanent x 2 vacancies Working hours per week: 36 Application Deadline: 23 /11/2026 Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC Reference: 2306 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. About the role: •    Investigative Support: Conduct thorough investigations into trading standards violations and consumer      protection issues. •    Expert Advice: Provide specialist advice to colleagues and stakeholders on trading standards legislation and enforcement. •    Compliance Monitoring: Monitor and enforce compliance with trading standards regulations. •    Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with team members, colleagues from other regulatory services, and external stakeholders to resolve        cases and complete project work. •    Flexible Working: Be prepared to carry out duties at flexible times, including occasional evenings and weekends. We are a Home Office–licensed sponsor; however, for this specific role we are not able to provide Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. To be considered, you must already hold a form of UK work authorisation that does not require sponsorship. >> Click here to download the Role Profile << Key Responsibilities: In this role, you will be responsible for developing and delivering specialist investigative support and advice for Regulatory Services, focusing on trading standards and consumer protection. Your expertise will help ensure compliance with relevant legislation and safeguard consumer rights. You will be expected to perform both office-based work and site visits as part of your investigative duties. Collaboration with team members and external stakeholders is essential to successfully fulfilling the role's responsibilities. Qualifications and Requirements: •    Trading Standards Practitioner Certificate/Diploma (TSPC/D), or •    Diploma in Consumer Affairs & Trading Standards (DCATS), or •    Diploma in Trading Standards (DTS)/Diploma in Consumer Affairs (DCA), or •    Degree in Consumer Protection (i.e. BSc). •    or passed the Regulatory Compliance Officer Apprenticeship or the Level 6 Apprenticeship •    Knowledge and Experience: Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of trading standards legislation and       enforcement practices. •    Professional Qualification: Hold an appropriate professional qualification in trading standards or a related field. •    Skills: Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational abilities, and attention to detail. •    Initiative and Pressure Handling: Show the ability to work independently and manage tasks under pressure. •    Adaptability: Be adaptable and willing to work at flexible times, including evenings and weekends. Please see the Role Profile for full details. Terms and conditions: Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; Satisfactory declaration of interest; This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/