Trading Standards Officer

A Local Authority in the South of England is seeking an experienced Trading Standards & Food Standards Officer to support the service on a full-time interim basis for an initial 6 month contract, with potential for extension. This is a practical, frontline role suited to an officer with solid experience across both Trading Standards and Food Standards enforcement who can manage a varied workload and contribute from day one. Key Responsibilities: * Delivering statutory Trading Standards and Food Standards functions in line with current legislation * Carrying out food hygiene and food standards inspections of food businesses * Investigating consumer protection complaints and business compliance issues * Undertaking inspections, audits and advisory visits to commercial premises * Carrying out enforcement action where required, including drafting notices, improvement actions and preparing cases for legal proceedings * Providing advice and guidance to food businesses and traders * Liaising with internal teams, partner agencies and external stakeholders * Maintaining accurate records and case files in line with service requirements Essential Requirements: * Relevant Environmental Health or Trading Standards qualification * Registration with the EHRB or Trading Standards Professional qualification (as appropriate) * Proven local authority experience across Food Standards and Trading Standards * Strong knowledge of food law, consumer protection legislation and enforcement processes * Ability to manage a caseload independently and prioritise workloads effectively