Trainee Trading Standards Officer Tobacco & Vapes - L6 Apprentice
Oxfordshire County Council · Ferry Hinksey Road · posted 30 July 2026
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- Undertake the Level 6 Trading Standards Professional apprenticeship and any additional qualification requirements required by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute’s qualification framework; making sure that all targets are achieved. This may include attending off-site training as needed
- To work towards being able to undertake the full duties of a Trading Standards Officer, as defined by the 15 duties contained within the Trading Standards Professional apprenticeship standard
- Under the supervision and guidance of managers, to actively contribute to the work of the trading standards service and its priorities and objectives, in particular but not limited to regulation of vapes, cigarettes and tobacco products
- Support with enforcing relevant legislation, the carrying out inspections of trading premises and the sampling of products, to ensure that legal requirements are being complied with which will include occasional out of hours working appropriate to grade
- Provide support, advice and guidance to local businesses to help them develop and grow
- To actively gather and process intelligence regarding business malpractice, community concerns and breaches of relevant legislation; prioritising complaints and enquiries from businesses and consumers and appropriately respond to/investigate these enquiries, having regard to the Service’s policies
- Under the supervision and guidance of managers, undertake investigations, investigate complaints and provide relevant advice and assistance to businesses and consumers, attending court to give evidence, if required
- Any other duties as may be deemed necessary to carry out the full remit of the role
Your training
Trading Standards Professional Level 6.
Where it leads
On completion of the apprenticeship and associated professional qualifications you will be able to apply for posts as a qualified Trading Standards Officer where you can expect to earn an initial salary of more than £38,000.
About Oxfordshire County Council
We're the local authority for Oxfordshire, committed to delivering top quality services and value for money on behalf of the county's 600,000+ residents.
Things to consider
You’ll need to be able to get around all parts of Oxfordshire (and sometimes further afield) easily and efficiently. Having a driving licence is one of our desirable criteria.
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE 3 other subjects (grade 9-4 or A* - C) — essential
- GCSE English (grade 9-4 or A* - C) — essential
- GCSE Maths (grade 9-4 or A* - C) — essential
- A Level 2 subjects or equiv L3 qualification (grade A - C) — essential
Where you'll work
- Graham Hill House, Electric Avenue, Ferry Hinksey Road, Oxford, OX2 0BY
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