Trading Standards Enforcement Officer

About the Job

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Trading Standards Enforcement Officer to join our team in a role that’s both rewarding and impactful. You will work across a range of enforcement areas including unfair trading, intellectual property, vapes and tobacco, and product safety.

Hours per week

37 hours

Contract type

Permanent

Salary

£36,363 – £39,152 a year plus £963 essential car user allowance

Responsibilities

• Support and undertake investigations, whether complaint‑led, project work or intelligence‑led.
• Take enforcement action and prepare cases for consideration by legal services.
• Handle competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain high standards.
• Engage with critical issues, stay informed on current Trading Standards legislation, and contribute to making a difference in the community.

About You

• Hold a relevant TSQF qualification such as the Trading Standards Practitioner Certificate, CSCATS or DCA, or have relevant enforcement experience.
• Have a good understanding of a range of Trading Standards legislation and the ability to understand and interpret legislation and guidance.
• Understand local, regional and national priorities.
• Interact effectively with business and the public, and be confident exercising statutory powers, including preparing documents for court action where necessary.
• Work as a team player, collaborate with other offices and local authorities, and represent Luton in cross‑border project work and regional groups.
• Balance deadlines, meet targets, and stay organised under pressure.
• Understand equality issues and their impact on different ethnic groups.
• Proficient in MS Office products.

Important

This role does not attract sponsorship.

Benefits

• 25 to 32 days annual leave, linked to length of service and grade.
• Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave.
• Career pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area.
• Pension scheme with generous employer contributions up to 19.2 % (at April 2026) and 3 × salary death‑in‑service grant.
• Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility).
• Employee Assistance Programme: free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse, and dependent children over 16 still living at home.
• Work/life balance: flexible working options, including working from home where possible; requests for part‑time hours and alternative working patterns are welcomed.
• Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways.
• Staff offers: discounts on MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons.
• Arriva Travel Club: savings on local bus travel.

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