If you are looking to develop a career in Trading Standards then this new role may be just what you have been waiting for. A new and exciting opportunity to join our Trading Standards Team as a Tobacco and Vape Apprentice has arisen following receiving funding from the Department of Health and Social Care. This is a four year, hybrid, fully funded, fixed term position until 31st March 2029.
We do not require any previous Trading Standards experience but do require applicants to have the dedication and commitment to undertake the Level 6 Trading Standards Professional (Tobacco and Vape) Apprenticeship.
We are looking for an individual who is; passionate about consumer protection and the role Trading Standards have, has excellent attention to detail, acts in a professional and personable manner who can remain calm and confident under pressure along with the ability to communicate well.
We require 5 GCSE' grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) including Maths and English Language and two A Levels (or equivalent).
We will provide on the job training across all aspects of Trading Standards delivered by our supportive and experienced team members.
Please see the job description and person specification for full details of the role and our requirements.
Our team are due to relocate offices to Haylock House in Kettering in the coming months however until such time our current location is at Deene House in Corby.
If this is an opportunity you are interested in and wish to have an informal conversation please email [email protected] or call 07734495910.
What will you be doing?You will undertake the Level 6 Trading Standards Professional Apprenticeship along with any additional qualifications required. Please see full details of the Apprenticeship requirements attached.
You will work towards obtaining the requisite skills and knowledge to carry out the full duties of a Trading Standards Officer.
With the supervision and guidance of more experienced Officers you will gather and process intelligence and respond to complaints and enquiries with a focus on but not restricted to tobacco and vaping products.
You will undertake project work, carry out inspections of business, investigate business non-compliance and provide support, advice and guidance to local businesses.
We will provide on the job training across all aspects of Trading Standards delivered by our supportive and experienced team members.
Please see our Job Description and Person Specification for more details on the responsibilities of the role.
About you
We do not require any previous Trading Standards experience but do require applicants to have the dedication and commitment to undertake the Level 6 Trading Standards Professional (Tobacco and Vape) Apprenticeship.
We are looking for an individual who is; passionate about consumer protection and the role Trading Standards have, has a positive attitude, who can remain calm and confident under pressure with the ability to communicate well.
We require 5 GCSE' grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) including Maths and English Language and two A Levels (or equivalent).
Please see the job description and person specification for full details of the role and our requirements.
Interviews are planned to take place on 24th and 25th July 2025.
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Our values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:
Customer-focused
Respectful
Efficient
Supportive
Trustworthy
Our Key Commitments
Our key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.
We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.
North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.
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Why choose us?
We offer a vibrant working environment with:
- a competitive salary
- a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
- lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
- generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
- hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.
We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.
