Senior Trading Standards Officer (x2) Salary: £44,075 - £49,282 (Grade 7) Contract Type - Full-time, Permanent Location: Wolverhampton - flexible including working from home City of Wolverhampton Council is seeking two experienced and motivated Senior Trading Standards Officers to join our expanding, forward‑thinking Trading Standards service. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a highly respected team with a strong profile across the organisation and the city, known for delivering impactful, high‑quality work. Applications will also be welcomed from more recently qualified officers looking to progress their careers. About the Role As a Senior Trading Standards Officer, you will contribute towards the full breadth of Trading Standards activities, including—but not limited to—fair trading, product safety, illicit tobacco and vape enforcement, and age‑restricted sales. These roles come with a specific focus on crossover work with Private Sector Housing, supporting the authority’s commitment to safe, compliant and well‑managed homes across Wolverhampton. You will work closely with colleagues in Housing to tackle rogue landlords, ensure compliance with property standards, and help protect some of the most vulnerable residents in our city. What You’ll Do Lead and manage complex investigations and enforcement activity across the full range of Trading Standards functions Deliver proactive and intelligence‑led interventions that protect consumers and legitimate businesses Provide specialist advice, guidance, and support to businesses, partners, and residents Take a leading role in joint operations and cross‑service projects, particularly in relation to Private Sector Housing and landlord compliance Prepare reports, statements, and evidence, and represent the council in legal proceedings where required Support the development and mentoring of officers within the team, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement Help shape service priorities and contribute to the ongoing growth and innovation of the Trading Standards team Why Join Us? Be part of a growing and ambitious Trading Standards service that is recognised for its high-profile work and strong outcomes Work in a collaborative, supportive, and well-regarded team with an excellent reputation internally and city-wide Take on varied and meaningful work that directly improves the safety and wellbeing of residents Benefit from excellent professional development opportunities and support to continue your growth Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a strong commitment to work–life balance About You We are looking for professionals who are: Qualified Trading Standards Officers (DCATS, DTS, or equivalent) Able to undertake complex investigations and enforcement activity Skilled in interpreting and applying Trading Standards and related legislation Confident in partnership working, particularly in multidisciplinary settings Strong communicators with the ability to influence, advise, and engage effectively Passionate about protecting residents, supporting businesses, and improving community safety Motivated, organised, and able to lead by example Experience in housing-related enforcement is desirable but not essential—training and support will be provided. Apply Now If you’re ready to make a real impact and help shape the future of Trading Standards in Wolverhampton, we’d love to hear from you. To arrange an informal discussion, please contact Lee Jenks at Lee.Jenks@wolverhampton.gov.uk Join us and be part of a service making a real difference across our city. For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. NJC Pay Award for 2026 / 2027: The annual pay increases for 2026/27 for NJC Local Government Employees are currently being negotiated and, once agreed, will be effective from 1 April 2026. Our working arrangements All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for 'touch down' space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements. Please refer to the Job Description for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for. For more information about working for our organisation including the culture of the Council, the Council plan and vision, staff equality forums, core HR policies and much more please click here. Diversity We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents. Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential. We've received the Stonewall Gold Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace. As of March 2023, the RACE Code Quality Mark signifies our active engagement with racial equality. These recognitions validate our continuous efforts towards fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values our diverse employees. As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post. We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect - Learn more about the staff equality forums here Recruitment of Ex-Offenders We are committed to the fair treatment of all our employees, potential employees, or users of our service regardless of offending background. The Council uses the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for any vacancies that require a DBS check to obtain information about applicants to assess their suitability for employment in positions of trust. We do not discriminate unfairly against any individual on the basis of a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure - Learn more here Employment Information & Support If you are considering applying for an apprenticeship or a role where the salary is (Grade 2-5), and would like to visit us to learn about the application, interview process and what it is like to work for the council, please click on this link to find out more - Learn more here Attached documents Job Description and Person Specification Senior Trading Standards Officer - Qualification List