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Job Description
Salary range: Grade 10 – 11 £43,680 – £49,056 p.a. plus fantastic benefitsContract: PermanentHours of work: 36 hours per weekLocation: Croydon
Croydon has a vacancy for an experienced and motivated investigator with a sound understanding of legal process. Knowledge of Trading standards legislation would be an advantage.
This is a small, busy and driven team whose priorities include protecting and safeguarding vulnerable persons, investigating illicit tobacco cases, preventing under-age sales, dealing robustly with incidents of rogue traders, and undertaking essential product safety work, as well as running a range of other projects to suit local, regional and national priorities. We work closely with partner agencies with whom we enjoy positive working relationships and have an excellent reputation for undertaking ground-breaking initiatives and achieving outstanding results.
Strong communication skills, together with an ability to work under pressure, both as part of a team and independently, are a must.
Preferably you will hold a Trading standards qualification, but consideration will be given to applicants who can demonstrate considerable knowledge and experience in this area as well.
This role is entitled to Compulsory Car User Allowance.
Closing date for applications is Sunday 28 June 2026 and interviews will be held week commencing Monday 13 July 2026.
To view the Senior Fair Trading Officer role profile please Click here.
About Us
Croydon Council’s priorities
The Council balances its books, listens to residents, and delivers good sustainable services.
- Get a grip on the finances and make the council financially sustainable
- Become a council which listens to, respects and works in partnership with Croydon’s diverse communities and businesses
- Strengthen collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith sectors
- Ensure good governance is embedded and adopt best practice
- Develop our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of our communities
Key business plan outcomes:
- Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning
- Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential
- Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we’re proud to call home
- People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer
- Croydon Council’s new ways of working
Equal Opportunities Statement
Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.
Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.
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