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-2000039202
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Application Deadline Date: 02/07/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday- Friday Full-time
Brief Description
The Trading Standards Professional (TSP) Apprentice supports the delivery of the regulatory functions within the Trading Standards service including, development, planning, delivery and management of enforcement projects, to ensure Trading Standards enforcement priorities are met, specifically in relation to Renters’ Rights Act 2026.
Training to be Provided
The Trading Standards Professional (TSP) Apprentice supports the delivery of the regulatory functions within the Trading Standards service and undertakes the training, development and learning requirements of the level 6 TSP apprenticeship.
Work is carried out both independently and with support and/or supervision from a member of Trading Standards staff and will include the provision of information, advice and assistance on Trading Standards law to businesses.
Future Prospects
At Essex County Council, we believe in helping our workforce grow and succeed. That’s why, as part of this role, you’ll have the opportunity to complete an https://www.csa-uk.com/mpage/l6-trading-standards Level 6 apprenticeship.
This is a fantastic chance to gain valuable skills, earn a recognised qualification, and set yourself up for a successful future career.
Vacancy Detail
You responsibilities will include but are not limited too:
- Responsible for managing 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
- 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
- Carry out visits to businesses to ensure compliance with legislation, provide advice and decide on the most appropriate remedy for non-compliances at the time of visit
- 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 best use of resources
- Responsible for consultancy services quotations, customer relationships management and agreed sums of petty cash, to ensure Council financial policies are complied with, all spend is auditable and income opportunities are maximised
- Responsible for undertaking a range of enforcement activities alone and as part of a team (e.g. ‘test purchasing’ operations of age restricted products, licensing inspections) to deliver Trading Standards enforcement priorities
- Responsible for accurately recording work undertaken and prepare accurate and concise guidance letters to business and consumers to ensure the delivery of Trading Standards priorities
- Mentor and assist with training Regulatory Compliance Officer Apprentices (Level 4)