Trading Standards Apprentice

Grade: Level 6 £32,535 Full-time/ Fixed Term Contract (29 Months) Closing Date: 11/10/2026 Directorate: Neighbourhood & Environment (NED) Organisation : London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: Level 6 £32,535 Contract Type: Full-time/ Fixed Term Contract (29 Months) Working hours per week: 36 Application Deadline: 11/10/2026 Proposed Interview Date(s): 15/10/2026 Reference: 2340 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. The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. About the role: The London Borough of Waltham Forest is offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join its Trading Standards Service as a Level 6 Trading Standards Apprentice. This role combines structured academic learning with practical experience, enabling you to gain a recognised professional qualification while earning a salary. We are seeking someone with a genuine interest in Trading Standards and consumer protection, who is committed to professional development and delivering high-quality public services. This is a fixed-term position anticipated to last for 29 months. This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to build a professional career while helping to protect consumers, support legitimate businesses and contribute to safer, fairer trading across the London Borough of Waltham Forest. >> Click here to download the Role Profile << Key Responsibilities: As a Trading Standards Apprentice, you will: Assist with investigations into consumer protection, product safety and fair-trading matters. Gather, research and analyse information to support enforcement and compliance activities. Learn how to prepare reports, witness statements and evidential documents for legal proceedings. Support inspections, business visits and engagement with consumers, businesses and partner organisations. Contribute to projects aimed at protecting residents from fraud, scams and unfair trading practices. Attend study sessions, training events and professional development activities as part of the apprenticeship programme. Qualifications and Requirements: To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements: Be educated to GCSE level (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics at Grade C/Grade 4 or above. Be willing to undertake and successfully complete the Level 6 Trading Standards Apprenticeship. Be aged 18 years or over. Have a strong interest in developing a career in Trading Standards and consumer protection. Demonstrate the ability to always maintain confidentiality and professionalism. Have experience of independent study and self-directed learning. Be able to work effectively under supervision and as part of a team. Possess good IT skills and confidence using technology in the workplace. Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. Have strong organisational, planning and time-management skills. Be able to research information and produce clear, accurate and well-structured reports. Be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email and internet-base