Trading Standards Professional Apprentice
Job Description
Job Title: Trading Standards Professional Apprentice (2 posts)
Salary: £24,414 per annum
Grade: A
Contract Type: Fixed Term 48 months Apprenticeship
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Do you have a passion for making a difference and really helping your community? Are you keen to see a fairer economy and illicit goods taken off sale? Have you ever thought about a career in Trading Standards?
This apprenticeship would suit anyone looking for a career in Trading Standards, whether you’re a school leaver, or looking for a career change.
The apprentice position is for a minimum of 48 months and involves the apprentice working towards the Level 6 Trading Standards Practitioner Apprenticeship. You’ll be provided with a wide variety of work experience opportunities to demonstrate proficiency in a number of enforcement activities as required by the qualification.
You’ll be part of the Trading Standards Team who are friendly and supportive and you will have a varied and interesting workload. No two days are ever the same! Although our office base is at the Civic Offices, New Road, Grays, there will be a requirement to work from home and out on site.
The Trading Standards Team enforce various laws in relation to consumer protection to ensure that members of the public are not ripped off by unscrupulous traders and ensure unsafe or illegal items are not being sold. This really is your opportunity to start an exciting and varied career where you will make a huge difference to the Thurrock Community.
Main responsibilities
- Supporting Trading Standards Officers with their enforcement actions.
- Advising business and consumers on Trading Standards legislation.
- Study for the L6 Trading Standards Professional Apprenticeship.
About you
The successful applicant will be able to display the following:
- Willingness to learn
- Well presented
- Works effectively in a team
- Excellent attention to detail
- Works on own initiative
- Good time management
- Organised, flexible and able to multi-task
- Confident communicator
- Methodical and self-motivated
- IT literate with experience of using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
The Apprenticeship
The L6 Trading Standards Professional Apprenticeship requires you to achieve:
- Functional skills qualification in both Maths and English if not already held (e.g. GCSE grade A to C or 4-9) Ideally you will also have good A Levels or equivalent.
Training will mainly take place at the Civic Offices, but you may be asked to attend an alternative training facility from time to time.
Working hours
37 hours per week. Normal working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday and 9am to 4.30pm, Fridays with a 30-minute lunch break.
Apprenticeship study will be undertaken within normal working hours however there is an expectation that some study will be done in your own time. Time will be allocated to attend training and complete assignments, workbooks, online training etc. as required by the qualification.
DBS Check: At Basic Level is required for this post
Benefits of Working with Us
At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
- Staff discounts and local offers
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
Important Dates
Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 15th January 2026
Closing Date (Internal & External): 1st February 2026
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
How to apply
Simply click on “Apply Now” below and complete the online application form (we do not accept CVs alone). If you have any difficulties in submitting an application please email recruitment@thurrock.gov.uk If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Charlotte Edwards, Trading Standards Manager via trading.standards@thurrock.gov.uk
To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:
Download Job Profile (PDF Document)
About us
Why Thurrock?
Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.
Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.
This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.
Our location
Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.
We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.
Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.
Staff benefits
We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.
Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.
We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.
For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council