Overview

Operational Support Officer – NN1 1ED

Our Benefits

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About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated person to work as a Trading Standards Operational Support Officer within the Trading Standards Team at West Northants Council.

You will be required to study for, and achieve, the Regulatory Compliance Officer level 4 apprenticeship. You will be fully supported by your colleagues in your journey to achieve this.

If you are looking to develop a career in Trading Standards, then this role may be just what you have been waiting for. Our Operational Support Officer role is an excellent introduction into a great profession. You’ll develop professional skills and knowledge in our incredibly broad range of regulatory and investigative work. 

We do not require any previous Trading Standards experience but do require applicants to have the dedication and commitment to undertake the Level 4 Regulatory Compliance Officer Apprenticeship.

We will provide on the job training across all aspects of Trading Standards delivered by our supportive and experienced team members.

Please see the job description and person specification for full details of the role and our requirements.

For an informal discussion, please contact Peter Fear, Trading Standards Manager on 07734 495902 or Nick Lenton, Trading Standards Manager on 07734 495915.

About you

We do not require any previous Trading Standards experience but do require applicants to have the dedication and commitment to undertake the Level 4 Regulatory Compliance Officer Apprenticeship.

We are looking for an individual who is; passionate about consumer protection and the role Trading Standards have, has a positive attitude, who can remain calm and confident under pressure with the ability to communicate well.

We require 5 GCSE’s grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) including Maths and English Language.

Please see the job description and person specification for full details of the role and our requirements.

Interviews are planned to take place the week commencing 24th November 2025.

About us

Cambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes.

We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we believe benefits our employees, the organisation and our communities.

Visit our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and Inclusion.

http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers

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