About this role

Job Title

Senior Trading Standards Officer

Salary

£47,130 - £53,757 per annum

Grade

Contract Type

Fixed-Term 12 months

Working Hours

37 Hours per Week

Join Thurrock Council's Trading Standards Team

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Trading Standards Officer to join our Trading Standards service.. This post is for a Fixed-Term Contract 12 months. From bustling retail parks to one of the world's busiest container ports, Thurrock offers a varied, challenging and rewarding Trading Standards environment.

We are seeking a Senior Trading Standards Officer (12 months) to strengthen the team's product safety capability and support the delivery of high-profile regulatory, investigative and enforcement work across a range of consumer products.

Working within a busy and varied service, you will collaborate with local, regional and national partners to protect consumers and ensure compliance with legislation. You will also contribute to wider Trading Standards priorities where required.

Whether your expertise lies in generic Trading Standards work, product safety, or complex investigations, this is an opportunity to make a real difference within a progressive and ambitious service.

What We Are Looking For

You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to manage a diverse workload so strong case management skills are essential together with the ability to manage complex investigations and support colleagues across the service. You will need to demonstrate experience of successful enforcement activity.

Essential Qualifications

Candidates should hold the Trading Standards Practitioner Diploma (TSPD) or an equivalent qualification (DCATS, DTS or DCA).

DBS Check

An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required.

Benefits of Working with Us

At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including

Generous annual leave entitlement
Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
Ongoing training and professional development
Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
Staff discounts and local offers
A supportive and inclusive working environment

Important Dates

Closing Date (Redeployment Only)

12th October 2026

Closing Date (Internal & External)

25th October 2026

Interview Date

To Be Confirmed

Additional Information

For an informal discussion about any of these posts, please contact Charlotte Edwards, Trading Standards Manager, via

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below

Download Job Profile (PDF Document)

Safer Recruitment Application Requirements

As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management from when leaving full-time education is required for all Safeguarding roles. Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under Miscellaneous Documents as part of your application. Please provide a full history with explanations of any gaps and ensure you also upload a copy of your full CV.

If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.

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