Trading Standards Officer COUNCIL

The starting salary for this role is £34,660 per annum, based on working 36 hours per week. We welcome both full-time and part-time applications.

This is a 12 month fixed term contract opportunity.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at a pivotal time as we prepare for and implement new responsibilities arising from the Renters' Rights Act. The successful candidate will help shape our approach to this significant legislative change, working closely with local authority partners across Buckinghamshire and Surrey to ensure tenants are protected and businesses understand their responsibilities.

This role offers the opportunity to develop specialist expertise in an emerging area of consumer protection while contributing to wider Trading Standards priorities.

• 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Trading Standards Officer to support the delivery of Trading Standards functions while taking a lead role in the development of our response to the Renters' Rights Act.

Working alongside experienced officers, you will contribute to investigations, project work, intelligence gathering and enforcement activity. You will also play a key role in developing and maintaining effective partnerships with colleagues across local government and other enforcement agencies.

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:

• Experience working within a regulatory, enforcement, compliance, consumer protection or related environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build productive relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to interpret information and identify practical solutions.
• Experience of preparing reports and maintaining accurate records.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Hold a Trading Standards qualification or demonstrate commensurate experience and knowledge of the broad scope of Trading Standards matters.
• A driving licence and access to a car are required. The role will require travel across Buckinghamshire and Surrey. The role supports agile working and the administrative base will be either at Woodhatch Place in Reigate or the Walton Street offices in Aylesbury.

This post is subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 31/08/2026 with interviews to follow.

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.

Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents!

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum shortlisting criteria, as displayed on the advert, we guarantee you an interview.

Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.