# Trading Standards Enforcement Officers

**Company**: London Borough Of Waltham Forest
**Location**: London Borough of Waltham Forest, Greater London
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: GBP 42,492 - 53,919 per year
**Category**: Legal
**Industry**: Government & Public Sector

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## Description

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is seeking Trading Standards Enforcement Officers. As a key member of the Regulatory Services team, you will develop and deliver specialist investigative support and advice, focusing on trading standards and consumer protection.

**Key Responsibilities:**

- Conduct thorough investigations into trading standards violations and consumer protection issues.

- Provide specialist advice to colleagues and stakeholders on trading standards legislation and enforcement.

- Monitor and enforce compliance with trading standards regulations.

- Collaborate with team members, colleagues from other regulatory services, and external stakeholders to resolve cases and complete project work.

- Be prepared to carry out duties at flexible times, including occasional evenings and weekends.

**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.

- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of trading standards legislation and enforcement practices.

- Hold an appropriate professional qualification in trading standards or a related field.

- Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, organisational abilities, and attention to detail.

- Show the ability to work independently and manage tasks under pressure.

- Be adaptable and willing to work at flexible times, including evenings and weekends.

**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/or vulnerable adults;

- Satisfactory DBS check;

- Continued professional body registration;

- Suitable driver's license;

- As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English.

**Benefits:**

- Salary: £42,492 - £53,919 per year

- Retention Bonus: £3000 golden hello payment subject to minimum retention period

## Skills

### Required
- Trading Standards Legislation
- Consumer Protection
- Investigative Skills
- Communication Skills
- Organisational Abilities

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