Trading Standards Officer

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Job details

Job reference VAC008460 Date posted 24/06/2026 Application closing date 17/07/2026 Location 100 Temple Street Redcliffe Bristol BS1 6AN Salary BG11: £39,862 - £41,771 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Legal Attachments Person Specification.pdf Job Description.pdf

Position Overview

Full Time, Fixed Term - 12 months - an exciting opportunity to support a growing programme of work tackling the illegal supply of tobacco and vapes.

This is a dynamic and evolving area of enforcement, with increasing regional focus.

You will be attached to the South West Regional Investigation Team (SWRIT), hosted by Bristol City Council, working alongside the Regional Illegal Tobacco Officer (RITO) and partners to develop and deliver intelligence led activity.

You will work closely with local authorities and partner agencies to disrupt illegal supply networks and protect communities.

This role involves extensive travel across the South West region.

Responsibilities

• Supporting and developing regional activity targeting illegal tobacco and vape supply.
• Working collaboratively with local authority Trading Standards services and partner agencies.
• Assisting with intelligence development, operational planning, and enforcement activity.
• Contributing to a coordinated regional response to an emerging and complex area of criminality.
• Supporting the delivery and reporting requirements associated with HMRC's Track and Trace system.
• Supporting the work of Regional Illegal Tobacco Officer (RITO).

Qualifications & Experience

• Has experience within Trading Standards or a related enforcement/investigative environment.
• Is confident working across organisational boundaries and building strong partnerships.
• Has strong communication and organisational skills.
• Is adaptable and comfortable working within an evolving work area.
• Can work both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you'll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance.

In addition, you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.