City of York Council
Apprentice Trading Standards Officer (Tobacco and Vapes)
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An Exciting Opportunity with Our Trading Standards Team
Role: Apprentice Trading Standards Officer (Tobacco and Vapes)
In this role, you will play a key part in tackling illegal and underage sales of tobacco and vaping products, while supporting businesses to comply with a wide range of regulations designed to protect consumers, particularly children and young people.
Requirements
- Can do attitude and a proven ability to overcome challenges
- Commitment and dedication to successfully complete the Level 6 Trading Standards Professional (Tobacco and Vape) Apprenticeship
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent with Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above
- One A-level or Level 3 qualification (e.g. apprenticeship standard Level 3, BTEC or T level)
- Predicted grades will be accepted at the application stage, but confirmation/certificates will need to be provided before any job offer is made
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Application Process
- Share details such as name, date of birth, email address, mobile number, and qualifications with our apprenticeship training provider
- Demonstrate competency in spoken English to CEFR level C2 at the interview
Working Arrangements
- Hybrid working arrangements are available
- Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team
Benefits
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives
- Flexible working practices
- Community engagement and volunteer activities
- Continuous Learning & Development
- Discounts, rewards, and savings
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Contact Information
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Matt Boxall, Head of Public Protection. Email: Matthew.Boxall@york.gov.uk or phone 01904 551528 up until 17 July 2026. After that date, please contact apprenticeships@york.gov.uk
Important Dates
- Closing date: Sunday 2 August 2026 at 12 midnight
- Interview date: Week commencing 10 or 17 August 2026
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