Trading Standards Team Leader

Redbridge; Ilford; Remote; GBP 53,000 - 57,000

Job description

Join to apply for the Trading Standards Team Leader role at London Borough of Redbridge

Are you passionate about protecting consumers and ensuring businesses operate fairly? Join our dynamic Trading Standards team and make a real difference to our community.

As Team Leader, you will spearhead regulatory enforcement activities across Redbridge, leading a skilled team of officers in tackling unfair trading practices, investigating consumer complaints, and ensuring business compliance with complex legislation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership to develop and implement effective enforcement strategies
• Lead investigations into serious trading standards breaches, including fraudulent activities and unsafe products
• Manage and mentor a team of enforcement officers, fostering professional development and excellence
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies and stakeholders to protect vulnerable residents
• Ensure service delivery aligns with council priorities and statutory obligations
• Develop policies and procedures to enhance regulatory effectiveness

The Ideal Candidate:

• Holds a DCATS/DTS qualification or equivalent
• Demonstrates substantial experience in trading standards enforcement
• Possesses proven leadership abilities with experience managing teams
• Shows excellent knowledge of consumer protection and trading standards legislation
• Has strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Maintains high standards of professional integrity

What We Offer: We pride ourselves on our values of honesty, excellence, fairness, and collaboration. Join an organisation where you'll be supported to develop your career while making a meaningful impact on our community.

• Competitive salary (£53,607 up to £56,646)
• Remote working arrangements in line with service delivery
• 28 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days (after 5 years continuous service with local government) plus statutory & Public holidays, with 1 additional statutory day

Be part of a council that puts residents first and maintains the highest standards of public service. Help us build a safer, fairer Redbridge where businesses thrive responsibly, and consumers are protected.

Interviews to be confirmed

To apply for this post please complete the online application form and attach your CV and a Covering Letter addressing how you meet the criteria for the role as stated in the person specification.

All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK. At the London Borough of Redbridge, we receive a high volume of great-quality applicants, we therefore may close a vacancy earlier than advertised. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Government Administration