Trading Standards Officer
Trading Standards Officer
Salary: £44,685 to £54,267 pa (inclusive)
Grade: 10 - 12
About the Role
Are you committed to protecting consumers, supporting fair business, and tackling rogue traders? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join Ealing Council’s Trading Standards Team as a qualified officer. You will play a vital role in enforcing trading standards legislation, supporting businesses to achieve compliance, and safeguarding the wellbeing of residents and the local economy.
What You’ll Do
The successful candidate will be motivated, capable of independent work and able to juggle a varied workload which involves investigating complaints and taking enforcement action when required, inspecting premises, providing expert advice to businesses and carrying out projects.
About You
- To be successful in this role you will need to be an experienced Trading Standards Officer (qualified to a minimum of the TSPC or relevant precursor)
- Proven experience in managing and prioritising your own workload, meeting performance targets, and working with minimal supervision.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills, with the ability to prepare reports and legal documents.
- The ability to work flexibly, including outside normal hours, and to manage your own wellbeing and safety in challenging environments.
- Substantial experience in Trading Standards enforcement, complex investigations, and project management.
Why Join Us?
Ealing is one of London’s most vibrant and diverse boroughs, offering a unique and rewarding environment for regulatory professionals. You will be part of a supportive, ambitious team that values innovation and continuous development.
How to Apply
If you are ambitious, motivated, and ready to make a positive impact in Ealing, we want to hear from you. To apply please complete our online application form, including uploading a supporting statement of up to 2 pages addressing the person specification.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Johanna Foley, Trading Standards Team Leader at foleyj@ealing.gov.uk or call 0208 825 5752.
Closing date: Friday 9th January 2026
You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.
It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you.
Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.
We therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealing’s workforce.
Please note all applications will be determined on merit.
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Salary range
- £44,685 - £54,267 per year