Trading Standards Enforcement Officer
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
28/09/2026
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 11/10/2026 23:59
Salary:
£35,570 - £38,510
Job Category:
Environmental Health / Trading Standards / Licensing
Employment Location:
Stockton-on-Tees
Further Information
- Do you want to be part of a team protecting the public?
- Are you analytical, resilient, fair and confident communicating with a wide range of people?
- Do you want to make a real difference by protecting communities from unsafe and illegal goods?
Look no further!
We are delighted to be recruiting a Trading Standards Enforcement Officer to join our team at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.
What does a career in the trading standards service involve?
In Trading Standards, we work to protect consumers and support honest businesses by investigating complaints, enforcing the law and tackling unfair or unsafe trading practices.
We tackle issues that directly affect residents’ health, safety and finances - from scams and rogue traders to unsafe goods, such as food past its use-by date or products sold illegally to underage people.
By joining us, you’ll be building a career whilst contributing to a wider effort to protect communities, reduce harm and keep people safe.
About the role
In this role, no two days are the same. You will:
- Assist with projects targeting illicit goods, including tobacco and vape sales
- Investigate and respond to complaints and enquiries from residents and businesses
- Visit and inspect premises to check compliance with the law
- Contribute to enforcement activity and case preparation
- Provide advice and guidance to businesses.
As well as working operationally with residents and businesses, you’ll also work on wide-scale projects.
What we're looking for:
- Educated to graduate level in a directly relevant subject area or an equivalent level of knowledge gained from demonstrable direct work experience
- Good IT, communication and problem-solving skills
- Professionalism and resilience in challenging situations
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
To learn more about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification in the Supporting Documents section.
Why join us?
We offer an attractive benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing and work-life balance, including:
- A competitive salary of up to £38,510
- 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
- Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
- Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, access to online GP appointments, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.
And that’s not all – you may also be able to work flexibly where you can work part of your week at home.
Think this could be the right opportunity for you?
We'd love to hear from you. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
Jimmy Jones - Trading Standards Manager
jimmy.jones@stockton.gov.uk
We expect to hold interviews on 16 October 2026. If you are shortlisted, you will be notified via North East Jobs.
Please note that we’re unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, so candidates will need to have an existing right to work in the UK.
Important Applicant Guidance
Accuracy and Use of AI Tools: You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.
Application Updates and Communication: All updates regarding your application, including interview invitations, will be sent from ‘DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK’ to the email linked to your North East Jobs account, and will also appear in the ‘My Messages’ section of your account.
Internal Applicants Only: This vacancy is restricted to Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council employees. To apply, you must be registered as an internal user on your North East Jobs account. Guidance is available in the Supporting Documents section. Your request to be set up as an internal user will be sent to the Talent Acquisition Team for verification and must be approved before you can submit your application.
Right to Work: All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK in accordance with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’s statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.
Council Principles: The Council’s recruitment principles require fairness, transparency, and a commitment to attracting and developing local talent.
Limitations: Where an individual cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, the Council will be unable to progress or continue the appointment. This includes cases where an existing employee’s visa is due to expire and sponsorship is not granted.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.