Trading Standards Professional Apprentice
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Company: Essex County Council
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Location: Essex, CM1 1QH
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £27,869.00 per year
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Sector: Business and administration
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Ref: NAS-2000031310
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Application Deadline Date: 20/05/2026
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Start Date: 31/07/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Shifts TBC. Classed as an anywhere worker role but will attend the office in Chelmsford, Thurrock or Southend a minimum of 2–3 days per week, with the remaining time for visiting sites and remote working if desired, in line with the organisation’s needs.
Brief Description
This opportunity will see you developing the knowledge, skills and competencies to become a Trading Standards Officer. You will undertake the training for the level 6 Trading Standards Professional apprenticeship. The role will focus on the enforcement of rules regulating vapes and tobacco, including the supply of illegal/illicit products.
Future Prospects
Be a fully qualified Trading Standards Officer.
Vacancy Detail
Responsible for managing your own level 6 TSP apprenticeship training and development, to gain and apply a working knowledge of Trading Standards legislation, developing skills and competencies to enable effective enforcement and investigation.
Development, planning, delivery and management of enforcement projects, to ensure Trading Standards enforcement priorities are met.
Lead on investigations and all enforcement activities, including carrying out PACE interviews, preparing notes, statements and prosecution reports and giving evidence in court to comply with the Trading Standards Investigation Protocol.
Responsible for liaising with members of the public and complainants to gather intelligence and provide updates on progress made with enquiries and complaints.
Review and grade intelligence using a threat matrix approach, to ensure the best use of resources.
Other Information
- Should the role require it, a DBS may be asked for
- Will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means
- Successfully completed level 4 Regulatory Compliance Officer Apprenticeship – desirable
- Evidence of the ability to develop skills and knowledge relevant to the role
- Good communication skills and ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders
- A proven ability and willingness to study and develop the skills and knowledge to successfully complete the Level 6 Trading Standards Official Apprenticeship
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Evidence of the ability to use bespoke databases or other IT applications