Apprentice Trading Standards Officer
We have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Trading Standards officer to join us!
This is a full-time, permanent role with hybrid working, and a salary of £30,193 to £34,104 per annum.
Salary: £30,193 to £34,104 per annum. Contractual hours: 37 per week. Basis: Full time. Package: Generous annual leave allowance and an attractive pension scheme, plus flexible working and more.
About us:
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is a unitary authority which takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community. RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland, Ascot, and Windsor Racecourse.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Apprentice Trading Standards Officer to join our Trading Standards team.
The role:
Trading Standards Officers work to protect residents, tackle rogue traders, support honest businesses and enforce a wide range of laws covering fair trading and consumer protection.
As an Apprentice Trading Standards Officer, you would work towards completing a level 6 Trading Standards Professional (TSP) apprenticeship over three years.
The TSP apprenticeship is modular in format, so this role will combine academic study with practical, on‑the‑job experience. You will develop a comprehensive understanding of trading standards legislation, with a particular focus on enforcement of illegal vape related activities.
You will develop the skills and knowledge needed to investigate complaints, ensure legal compliance, and help safeguard local communities and businesses.
Reporting to the Trading Standards Team Leader, you will:
- Study towards completing a level 6 Trading Standards Professional (TSP) apprenticeship over three years
- Work towards gaining knowledge of the full breadth of trading standards legislation and practical experience of law enforcement and administration
- Develop a particular expertise in illegal vape related legislation and enforcement activities
- Provide support to more experienced officers
- Contribute to the team’s business plan objectives
What we are looking for:
- Enthusiastic about protecting the public and promoting fair trading
- Curious, detail‑oriented, and willing to learn
- A strong communicator with good interpersonal skills
- Able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Organised and capable of managing study alongside work commitments
What we offer:
- 32 days annual leave
- Flexible working including a hybrid working pattern for a better work‑life balance
- Generous Local Government Pension scheme (includes life cover three times the annual salary) and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision
- Free employee parking close to the offices
- Give As You Earn scheme
- Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement
- Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information
- Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals
RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering creativity and innovation in all aspects of its operations. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we encourage applications from all as we believe diverse talent makes us stronger.
If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role.
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