Trading Standards Officer

Thu, 14 May 2026 11:34:00 +0100

We have an exciting opportunity for a Trading Standards specialist to join us

We are looking for a qualified, experienced and dedicated trading standards professional to join our busy team here at the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead.

This is a full-time, permanent role with hybrid working, and a salary of £39,526 to £45,613 per annum.

About us:

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of the country. The borough council – a unitary authority - takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community. RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot and Windsor Racecourses.

The Role:

Reporting to the Trading Standards Team Leader, this role will give you the opportunity to experience, administer and enforce the full range of trading standards legislation. This includes working at major events such as Royal Ascot and events associated with Windsor Castle.

Weights and measures, animal health and petroleum knowledge and experience are particularly welcomed.

Your role will involve:

investigating alleged offences under the legislation up to and including preparing prosecution reports and giving evidence in court
investigating complaints
advising businesses and consumers
conducting compliance checks and inspections
initiating and carrying out projects

What we are looking for:

A trading standards qualification
Experience of enforcing the full range of trading standards legislation
Sound inspection, investigation and research skills
Experience and ability to take enforcement and legal action, including PACE interviewing, preparation of evidence and prosecution reports, the issuing of fixed penalty notices
The ability to relate to and communicate effectively with people at all levels and in a variety of media, forums and situations, including the ability to deal with conflict situations

What we offer:

32 days annual leave

Flexible working including a hybrid working pattern for a better work-life balance.
Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times of annual salary); and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision.
Free employee parking close to the offices.
Give As You Earn scheme.
Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement.
Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information.
Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals.

RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering creativity and innovation in all aspects of its operations. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we encourage applications from all as we believe diverse talent makes us stronger.

If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Interview dates: week commencing Monday 6 July 2026

If you wish to discuss this position informally, please contact Greg Nelson, Trading Standards & Licensing Manager, on 07970 446 526 or greg.nelson@rbwm.gov.uk

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