Trading Standards Officer

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Are you an experienced Trading Standards professional looking for a new challenge within a dynamic and supportive local authority? If so, we would love to hear from you.

East Sussex County Council is seeking a Senior Trading Standards Officer to join our ambitious Trading Standards team, working alongside dedicated professional colleagues to ensure the highest standards of trading and the highest level of consumer protection. As a Trading Standards Officer you will report to a Senior Trading Standards Officer and play a key role in delivering Trading Standards services across East Sussex.

You will be responsible for the enforcement of the full range of Trading Standards legislation, including responding to complaints and enquiries, undertaking proactive work, sampling goods and services, inspecting businesses, providing business advice, and investigating alleged offences.

• Maintain your own caseload.
• Represent the authority at a regional and national level.
• Enforce Trading Standards legislation.
• Respond to complaints and enquiries.
• Conduct proactive inspections and sampling.
• Provide business advice.
• Investigate alleged offences.

• Professional qualification in Trading Standards Level 6 (DCATS/DCA/DTS/CPCF or equivalent).
• Experience in the Trading Standards role.

• Can demonstrate communication skills with a range of stakeholders.
• Remain calm under pressure.
• Can handle a complex and demanding workload.
• Can work effectively alone or as part of a team.
• Can demonstrate a problem‑solving and innovative approach to work.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Part‑time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industry: Government Administration

To apply for this role, click the “Apply Now” button above and upload your CV and a supporting statement. Use your statement to demonstrate how you meet all the criteria in the person specification. For guidance on how to write an application, see our how to apply page.

Interviews will take place in‑person at County Hall in Lewes week commencing 26 January 2026. If you are unavailable on these dates, let us know and we may schedule an alternative date.

For an informal discussion contact Andrew Clooney, Trading Standards Manager, on .

We offer a diverse range of benefits to support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the position is part‑time or term‑time only. If you require sponsorship to work in the UK, please let the hiring manager know in your application. If you require any reasonable adjustments due to disability, please contact the hiring manager.

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