Senior Trading Standards Officer

Senior Trading Standards Officer (x2)

Salary: £44,075 - £49,282 (Grade 7)

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Wolverhampton - flexible, including working from home

City of Wolverhampton Council is seeking two experienced and motivated Senior Trading Standards Officers to join our expanding, forward thinking Trading Standards service. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a highly respected team with a strong profile across the organisation and the city, known for delivering impactful, high quality work. Applications will also be welcomed from more recently qualified officers looking to progress their careers.

About the Role

As a Senior Trading Standards Officer, you will contribute towards the full breadth of Trading Standards activities, including fair trading, product safety, illicit tobacco and vape enforcement, and age restricted sales.

These roles come with a specific focus on crossover work with Private Sector Housing, supporting the authority's commitment to safe, compliant, and well managed homes across Wolverhampton. You will work closely with colleagues in Housing to tackle rogue landlords, ensure compliance with property standards, and help protect some of the most vulnerable residents in our city.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage complex investigations and enforcement activity across the full range of Trading Standards functions
• Deliver proactive and intelligence led interventions that protect consumers and legitimate businesses
• Provide specialist advice, guidance, and support to businesses, partners, and residents
• Take a leading role in joint operations and cross service projects, particularly in relation to Private Sector Housing and landlord compliance
• Prepare reports, statements, and evidence, and represent the council in legal proceedings where required
• Support the development and mentoring of officers within the team, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement
• Help shape service priorities and contribute to the ongoing growth and innovation of the Trading Standards team

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a growing and ambitious Trading Standards service that is recognised for its high-profile work and strong outcomes
• Work in a collaborative, supportive, and well regarded team with an excellent reputation internally and city wide
• Take on varied and meaningful work that directly improves the safety and wellbeing of residents
• Benefit from excellent professional development opportunities and support to continue your growth
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a strong commitment to work-life balance

About You

• Qualified Trading Standards Officers (DCATS, DTS, or equivalent)
• Able to undertake complex investigations and enforcement activity
• Skilled in interpreting and applying Trading Standards and related legislation
• Confident in partnership working, particularly in multidisciplinary settings
• Strong communicators with the ability to influence, advise, and engage effectively
• Passionate about protecting residents, supporting businesses, and improving community safety
• Motivated, organised, and able to lead by example

Experience in housing related enforcement is desirable but not essential-training and support will be provided.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and commit to supporting people with disabilities or health conditions. We actively support care leavers and are a Gold Award Armed Forces employer. We do not discriminate unfairly against any individual on the basis of a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure.