Position
Trading Standards Officer (level 6 trainee) – Place & Economic Growth Directorate, Trading Standards and Animal Welfare.
Contract and Salary
Fixed Term until 31st March 2029. Salary £28,598 to £31,022 per annum (Grade 4).
Hours
36.66 hours per week, flexible hot desking / home working and field-based work.
Location
Sir Robert Peacock House, Vulcan Street, Oldham, OL1 4LA
Closing Date
Monday 20 July 2026
Role Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed, and motivated trainee to enforce vape, cigarettes, and tobacco legislation, and other trading standards duties, working as part of a dedicated team that protects consumers and supports businesses.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake a Level 6 Trading Standards Professional Apprenticeship (max 29 months). Attend off‑site training as needed.
- Under supervision of qualified staff, contribute to the Trading Standards service priorities, especially regulation of vapes, cigarettes, and tobacco products.
- Take enforcement action in line with Council’s Enforcement Policy, seeking advice from qualified staff, to maintain public confidence.
Requirements
- Good standard of education and aptitude to study towards a professional qualification.
- Interest in consumer protection, fair trading, and public health protection.
- Aptitude to work with minimum supervision and as part of a team.
- Self‑motivated, organisational skills, attention to detail, positive, flexible, can‑do attitude.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills, patience, ability to remain calm in challenging circumstances.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave, increasing after 5 and 10 years.
- Option to purchase additional annual leave.
- LGPS pension scheme with optional voluntary contributions.
- Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active.
- Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating out, travel, etc.
- Salary sacrifice scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work.
- Wellbeing support, Mental Health First Aider network, Employment Assistance Programme.
- Staff recognition and celebration events.
- Peer support groups.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and commit to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
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