Trading Standards Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job details
Job reference
REQ01430
Date posted
12/01/2023
Application closing date
26/02/2023
Location
Maidenhead
Salary
£34,012 – £37,715 per annum
Package
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, birthday leave, flexible working and much more
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time
Job category/type
Job description
We are looking for an experienced and dedicated trading standards professional to join our busy team of trading standards and licensing officers here at the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead. This role will involve the enforcement of the full range of trading standards legislation, preferably including weights and measures, so relevant qualifications, knowledge and experience will be required. You will deal with complaints, advise businesses, get involved in regional projects, investigate rogue trading, and take enforcement action, including giving evidence in court when required. You will need excellent communication skills, be a team player able to work with a range of partners and be able to plan and carry out your own workload.
We offer flexible working and a range of other benefits, and with Royal Ascot, Legoland, Windsor Castle and a host of other local attractions we can provide a vibrant and diverse working environment and a place to grow and develop your career. There are excellent transport connections to London and the West of England with the new Elizabeth Line now open in Maidenhead.
If you wish to discuss this position informally please contact Greg Nelson, Trading Standards & Licensing Manager on 07970 446526 or by email greg.nelson@rbwm.gov.uk
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £34,012.00-£37,715.00 per year
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Municipal Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trading Standards Officer roles across Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Municipal Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £34,012 - £37,715 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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