Job Details
- Full Time
- Maidenhead, Berkshire
- Posted 3 days ago
- £39,526 to £45,613 per annum
- Closes: 28 June 2026
We have an exciting opportunity for a Trading Standards specialist to join our busy team at the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead.
This is a full‑time, permanent role with hybrid working and a salary of £39,526 to £45,613 per annum.
About Us
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of the country. The borough council – a unitary authority – 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 opportunities 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, and Ascot and Windsor Racecourses.
The Role
Reporting to the Trading Standards Team Leader, this role will give you the opportunity to experience, administer and enforce the full range of trading standards legislation. This includes working at major events such as Royal Ascot and events associated with Windsor Castle.
Weights and measures, animal health and petroleum knowledge and experience are particularly welcomed.
Your Role Will Involve
- Investigating alleged offences under the legislation, up to and including preparing prosecution reports and giving evidence in court
- Investigating complaints
- Advising businesses and consumers
- Conducting compliance checks and inspections
- Initiating and carrying out projects
What We Are Looking For
- A trading standards qualification
- Experience of enforcing the full range of trading standards legislation
- Sound inspection, investigation and research skills
- Experience and ability to take enforcement and legal action, including PACE interviewing, preparation of evidence and prosecution reports, and the issuing of fixed penalty notices
- The ability to relate to and communicate effectively with people at all levels and in a variety of media, forums and situations, and to deal with conflict situations
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 which includes life cover (3 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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