Lead Trading Standards Practitioner
| Posting date: | 22 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £41,771 to £48,072 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 February 2026 |
| Location: | Chester, Cheshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4351 |
Summary
Cheshire West and Chester Public Protection Service has a permanent position for a Lead Officer.
The successful candidate will lead on Food standards, Animal Health & Welfare, and Pest Control.
Candidates are invited to share details of all experience relevant to the above and any other Trading Standards experience. Candidates should not be put off if they do not have experience of all aspects of the role. In the case of Pest Control there will be an opportunity to have hand over from an experienced manager.
Food Standards - You will be responsible for food standards and work closely with colleagues in our Environmental Health food team who are also part of the Public Protection function.
Animal Health – You will have oversight of animal welfare matters, including programmed inspections, intelligence led visits to farms across the borough and subsequent investigations and enforcement.
Pest Control –You will lead a team of four officers and have responsibility for the coordination and customer liaison in relation to pest control visits for the control of vermin (e.g. rats, mice, wasps), management of a range of commercial contracts and a programme of sewer baiting.
There will be a requirement to carry out other Trading Standards compliance work as necessary.
We are looking for candidates with excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy workload across different areas. You will be diligent and motivated with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, being able to communicate effectively with members of the public, partner agencies and other stakeholders.
5 x GCSE’s (or equivalent) is essential along with a relevant degree or equivalent relevant qualification and/ or experience along with supervisory experience.
Cheshire West and Chester is a vibrant place to work offering a mix of rural and urban locations with offices situated across the borough including the City of Chester, with its cultural heritage of the city walls, famous rows and roman amphitheatre, to the modern café culture and top tourist attraction of Chester Zoo. Cheshire West is a prime location for major motorway networks and transport links.
As part of a multifunctional wider Public Protection team, comprising of Trading Standards, Environmental Health, Licensing and Health and Safety professionals, working for this service offers an exciting challenge carrying out a varied role in a forward thinking, joined up service and playing a part in making a real difference to our local community.
The role is a hybrid flexible role meaning you will be expected to work out in the field, at home and at a range of offices as determined by the needs of the service. If operational needs require you may be expected to work evenings or early mornings occasionally.
A driving licence is essential.
For further information please call Stephanie Massey on 01244 976794.
The successful candidate will lead on Food standards, Animal Health & Welfare, and Pest Control.
Candidates are invited to share details of all experience relevant to the above and any other Trading Standards experience. Candidates should not be put off if they do not have experience of all aspects of the role. In the case of Pest Control there will be an opportunity to have hand over from an experienced manager.
Food Standards - You will be responsible for food standards and work closely with colleagues in our Environmental Health food team who are also part of the Public Protection function.
Animal Health – You will have oversight of animal welfare matters, including programmed inspections, intelligence led visits to farms across the borough and subsequent investigations and enforcement.
Pest Control –You will lead a team of four officers and have responsibility for the coordination and customer liaison in relation to pest control visits for the control of vermin (e.g. rats, mice, wasps), management of a range of commercial contracts and a programme of sewer baiting.
There will be a requirement to carry out other Trading Standards compliance work as necessary.
We are looking for candidates with excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy workload across different areas. You will be diligent and motivated with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, being able to communicate effectively with members of the public, partner agencies and other stakeholders.
5 x GCSE’s (or equivalent) is essential along with a relevant degree or equivalent relevant qualification and/ or experience along with supervisory experience.
Cheshire West and Chester is a vibrant place to work offering a mix of rural and urban locations with offices situated across the borough including the City of Chester, with its cultural heritage of the city walls, famous rows and roman amphitheatre, to the modern café culture and top tourist attraction of Chester Zoo. Cheshire West is a prime location for major motorway networks and transport links.
As part of a multifunctional wider Public Protection team, comprising of Trading Standards, Environmental Health, Licensing and Health and Safety professionals, working for this service offers an exciting challenge carrying out a varied role in a forward thinking, joined up service and playing a part in making a real difference to our local community.
The role is a hybrid flexible role meaning you will be expected to work out in the field, at home and at a range of offices as determined by the needs of the service. If operational needs require you may be expected to work evenings or early mornings occasionally.
A driving licence is essential.
For further information please call Stephanie Massey on 01244 976794.
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