Apprentice Trading Standards Officer
| Posting date: | 17 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,254 to £31,022 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Band D, SCP 9 -17 (£27,254 - £31,022 per annum) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 September 2025 |
| Location: | Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Sandwell Council |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | SAND000009038 |
Summary
This is an Fixed Term Apprentice role until October 2028
An exciting opportunity has arisen as an Apprentice Trading Standards Officer; you will embark on a diverse and (we believe) deeply rewarding journey. You’ll work towards nationally recognised professional qualifications, supported every step of the way by a structured training programme and a team of experienced, dedicated professionals to become fully qualified.
A structured development plan will help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to become a fully-fledged Trading Standards Officer. Your role will span a wide range of important areas, including: Animal Health and Welfare; Environmental Protection; Fair Trading; Feed and Food Standards; Product Safety, and Weights and Measures. This is more than just a job - it’s a meaningful public service career where your work has a real and lasting impact on communities across Sandwell.
You will need to hold GCSE English and Maths Grade C and and above.
Hours: 37 hours per week.
For an informal discussion on this vacancy please contact John Pope on John_Pope@sandwell.gov.uk or Rachel Carter on Rachel_Carter@sandwell.gov.uk.
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.
If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk
For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs
Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours
To apply please download the application and return to: Hrresourcing_applications@sandwell.gov.uk
An exciting opportunity has arisen as an Apprentice Trading Standards Officer; you will embark on a diverse and (we believe) deeply rewarding journey. You’ll work towards nationally recognised professional qualifications, supported every step of the way by a structured training programme and a team of experienced, dedicated professionals to become fully qualified.
A structured development plan will help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to become a fully-fledged Trading Standards Officer. Your role will span a wide range of important areas, including: Animal Health and Welfare; Environmental Protection; Fair Trading; Feed and Food Standards; Product Safety, and Weights and Measures. This is more than just a job - it’s a meaningful public service career where your work has a real and lasting impact on communities across Sandwell.
You will need to hold GCSE English and Maths Grade C and and above.
Hours: 37 hours per week.
For an informal discussion on this vacancy please contact John Pope on John_Pope@sandwell.gov.uk or Rachel Carter on Rachel_Carter@sandwell.gov.uk.
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.
If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk
For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs
Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours
To apply please download the application and return to: Hrresourcing_applications@sandwell.gov.uk
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