Trading Standards Officer (part time)

We are recruiting: Interim Trading Standards Officer

• Part-time: 15 hours per week, flexible between 7am–7pm

• Hybrid working: Mainly remote with some office presence in Matlock + occasional weekend work

• Contract: Until February 2026

• Rate: Negotiable

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Trading Standards Officer on a part-time interim basis.

This role will help support local businesses and protects consumers by tackling unfair and unsafe trading practices through enforcement, advice, and education.

Role duties:

• Plan and lead inspections to assess business compliance with trading standards legislation.

• Provide accurate advice to both consumers and businesses.

• Investigate complaints and take appropriate enforcement action.

• Support work on food and/or feed standards (desirable but not essential).

Essential requirments:

• Relevant Trading Standards qualification (e.g. Diploma in Trading Standards / Consumer Affairs) or strong experience across Trading Standards law.

• Good knowledge of trading standards functions, ideally including food/feed.

• Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Apply now by sending your CV or getting in touch with Lola Brookes on lbrookes@venngroup.com or 07441 916248 for more details: