London Borough of Camden
Trading Standards Officer (PSH)
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Starting salary: £46,006 - £52,329 + 7% Market Supplement
Job Level: Level 4 Zone 1
Work Location: 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG
Hours per week: 36
Contract type: 2 Years (Fixed Term)
Closing date: Sunday 6^th September 2026 at 23:59
Alternative flexible working options available / open to discussion.
Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.
About us
Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today. And we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.
The role
Are you a driven individual looking for a fulfilling role in the field of Trading Standards? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to make a difference in our community.
As a Trading Standards Officer, you will play a pivotal role in upholding fair trading, product safety, and the protection of consumers and businesses. Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading effective investigations
- Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation
- Fostering partnerships with key agencies and organisations
About You
You must have a diploma in Trading Standards or Diploma in Consumer Affairs and Trading Standards or equivalent DPCP/Board of Trade. You will have a good understanding of and experience in trading standards and/or consumer protection work. As well as experience of managing and investigating complex casework.
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You should have experience of taking enforcement action for failure to comply with requirements of appropriate legislation and statutory notices. As well as full working knowledge of IPA including disclosure, CPIA, Regulator’s Code, PACE and Trading Standards legislative powers.
To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories'.
Working for Camden
We’re ready to welcome your ideas, your views, and your rebellious spirit. Help us redefine our Supporting Communities, and we’ll redefine what a career can be. If that sounds good to you, we’d love to talk.
At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits as well as joining a flexible working employer. Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' to see full details of our benefits.
Additional information
To view the Job Profile, please click HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser: http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11886383/file/document?inline
To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section.
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Inclusion and Belonging
At Camden, we want every colleague to feel they belong and can thrive. We welcome applications from all parts of our community, and particularly encourage people from Black, Asian and Other Ethnic Heritage communities, LGBTQ+ people, disabled and neurodiverse people, survivors of domestic abuse, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds or with care experience. We know that different voices and perspectives make us stronger, and we are committed to providing the support, adjustments and flexibility people need to succeed. Click [here](Click here for more information on our commitment) for more information on our commitment.
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At Camden, we are committed to making our recruitment process barrier-free and accessible for everyone. If you need us to do something differently during the application, interview or assessment process, just let us know and we will support you. This could include providing information in an alternative format, extra time in assessments, or adjustments for disabled, neurodiverse or long-term health conditions.
Please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk or by post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG. We’ll work with you to make sure the process works for you.
Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.
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