Overview
The London Borough of Hillingdon, London’s second largest borough, is seeking a Senior Trading Standards Officer to join its Trading Standards and Proceeds of Crime Team within Public Protection and Enforcement. This fixed‑term contract runs until 31 March 2028.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct investigations into product safety, doorstep crime, fraud, illicit alcohol and tobacco, and consumer protection.
- Manage a complex caseload of investigations and complaints.
- Contribute effectively to team plans, enforcement priorities, and wider council objectives.
Qualifications & Experience
- Demonstrable experience carrying out criminal investigations and enforcement actions.
- Experience enforcing Trading Standards legislation or equivalent investigative experience.
- Strong knowledge of PACE Codes of Practice.
- Experience preparing prosecution cases and presenting evidence in court.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including sensitivity to victims of crime.
- Strong organisational and investigative skills.
- Ability to contribute confidently to team plans and council priorities while maintaining high standards of work.
- Applicants without a formal Trading Standards qualification will still be considered where equivalent knowledge and experience can be demonstrated.
Salary
Competitive salary ranging from £42,771 to £52,194 per year, with a £3,000 market factor supplement. Salary will be offered within the appropriate banding based on skills, experience, and interview assessment (POA: £42,771–£46,968; POB: £48,003–£52,194).
Benefits
- Flexible working hours and a standard 36‑hour work week for full‑time staff.
- Generous holiday entitlement increasing with length of service.
- Discounts at council‑owned leisure centres and swimming pools (Hillingdon Sports & Leisure).
- Salary sacrifice schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing, and additional voluntary pension contributions.
- Cycle to Work scheme with bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and Credit Union membership.
- Vivup Benefits – a variety of offers and discounts.
- Mental health support and confidential counselling services.
- Travel support including season ticket loans and free car parking.
- Trade union membership support – recognition of UNISON, Unite, AEP, and GMB.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. All employees, job applicants, and others who work for us will be treated fairly. We strive to ensure our workforce represents all sections of society and Hillingdon residents, welcoming applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds, and providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.
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