Trading Standards Investigator – Consumer Protection

Job Details

Type of vacancy: Permanent Work pattern: Full Time including some weekends Hours per week: 37 Work Base: County House, Mansfield, NG19 7AQ Working Arrangements: Hybrid

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Supplement: Annual payment of £3000, paid in equal instalments of £250 over 12 months, due to end on 30th September 2026, pending further review.

Competency Framework: Tier 6 Number of posts: 2 Interview date: 19 August 2026 Closing Date: 28 July 2026 23:55

• You Will
• Carry out inspections and lead complex investigations across a range of Trading Standards functions to ensure compliance with legislation, protecting consumers and supporting legitimate businesses.
• Investigate complaints, gather evidence and take appropriate enforcement action.
• Provide expert advice and support to businesses and provide advice through Primary Authority Partnerships, helping businesses achieve and maintain compliance.
• Lead and deliver projects, working collaboratively with internal teams and external partner agencies to achieve shared objectives for consumers, businesses and communities.
• Support and contribute to preventative initiatives, campaigns and projects that raise awareness, improve compliance and reduce the incidence of consumer detriment.
• Support, mentor, and develop colleagues, sharing knowledge and promoting high professional standards across the service.
• To Succeed In This Role, You Must Have

A recognised Trading Standards qualification (DTS, DCATS, DCA or Stage 2 CTSI Professional Competency Framework).

Applications are also welcome from part-qualified candidates who are committed to developing their professional competence through our career progression framework.

Appointment grade and salary will reflect qualifications, competency and relevant experience.

• We Are Looking For Candidates Who Demonstrate
• Communication Skills – Clear and effective communication with both businesses and consumers, including the ability to explain complex issues in an accessible way.
• Team Collaboration – Work effectively within a team, mentoring and supporting colleagues while contributing to a positive and professional culture.
• Legislative Interpretation – Interpret legislation, investigate offences, and provide advice to businesses on complex legal requirements.
• Partnership Working – Build effective partnerships and lead successful projects to achieve positive outcomes and support preventative approaches for both residents and businesses.
• Problem Solving and Prevention – Identify emerging risks, trends, and areas of potential consumer harm and take a proactive approach to preventing problems before they escalated.
• Adaptability – Demonstrate a flexible approach and a positive, can-do attitude.

Benefits

• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development, specialist training and career progression.
• Generous annual leave with up to 33 days per annum depending on years of service plus 8 statutory bank holidays.
• Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.
• Access to an excellent occupational pension scheme.

Successful applicants must achieve and maintain Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) Level 2.

Nottinghamshire is one of the UK's largest Trading Standards Services, offering the opportunity to develop experience across all areas of Trading Standards, from supporting small and medium sized enterprises, to working with global businesses through the Primary Authority Scheme.

With a great mix of urban and rural lifestyles, Nottinghamshire is an excellent place to live and work.

Join a forward-thinking service that values your expertise, invests in your development, and enables you to make a real difference in protecting consumers and supporting businesses.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.

A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.

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