Key Responsibilities Support enforcement and administrative activities in relation to trading standards and online consumer protection. Gather and handle digital evidence in line with legal and forensic standards. Carry out online inspections, research, and intelligence gathering using open-source techniques. Provide evidence in criminal or civil proceedings. Contribute to safeguarding and welfare responsibilities. Additional responsibilities by grade: Grade G: Apply advanced online research techniques and intelligence gathering. Provide enhanced technical support to complex online investigations. Grade H: Take decisions on infringements and enforcement actions. Undertake complex investigations and prepare detailed reports for potential prosecutions. Apply and interpret trading standards legislation in practical scenarios. Grade JK (Lead Officer): Lead national or regional projects, from scoping through to delivery and reporting. Mentor and supervise staff, providing quality assurance on disruption work. Act as authorised officer for covert and overt disruption activities. Contribute to the drafting and review of processes to ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g. ISO 17025/17020). Represent the service on national working groups and provide training to partner agencies. Person Specification Essential (Grade F upwards): Strong IT literacy with working knowledge of computer ...