About the Role
Location: London (Hybrid)
Rate: £45-£50 per hour
Contract: 3 Months (initial)
Hours: 36 hours per week
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Trading Standards Team Leader to join a London Local Authority on an initial 3-month contract.
You will provide operational leadership to a team of Trading Standards professionals while also leading complex investigations and enforcement activity. The role will also act as the Council’s Lead Officer for Weights & Measures.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, supervise and support a team of Trading Standards Officers.
- Manage workloads, performance and case allocation.
- Lead complex Trading Standards investigations and enforcement action.
- Prepare prosecution files and conduct interviews under caution.
- Oversee complaints, intelligence and case management.
- Act as Lead Officer for Weights & Measures.
- Work with Police, National Trading Standards, elected Members and other partners.
Requirements
- Trading Standards qualification (Diploma or equivalent).
- Significant Trading Standards/regulatory enforcement experience.
- Previous team leadership or supervisory experience.
- Strong knowledge of Trading Standards, Consumer Protection and Weights & Measures legislation.
- Experience conducting complex investigations and preparing prosecution cases.
- Authorised Trading Standards Practitioner, or ability to obtain authorisation.
- Accredited Financial Investigator (AFI) status would be ideal, but this is not essential.
How to Apply
Interested? Apply below or contact Melissa Popaj on 020 3627 1073 or melissa.p@stonehouserg.com for more information.