Trading Standards Apprentice
London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham
London (W6 9AR)
Closes in 6 days (Sunday 27 April 2025)
Posted on 9 April 2025
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Summary
Hammersmith and Fulham Council are committed to investing in their residents and we are currently creating a wide range of high-quality Apprenticeships that combine working in a great job, comprehensive training and development opportunities and a competitive salary.
- Wage
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£26,001 a year
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London Living Wage
- Training course
- Trading standards professional (level 6)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday- 36 hours per week- Flexible Working
36 hours a week
- Start date
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Sunday 15 June 2025
- Duration
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4 years 2 months
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
- Assist with inspections, projects, investigations, meetings, and complaints
- Handle evidence, records, and data with confidentiality and integrity
- Conduct research and produce reports to aid investigations
- Taking samples/test purchases of foods, consumer goods, such as toys, cosmetics, vapes, tobacco and electrical items, or jewellery and alcohol, to have them checked against legal standards
- Working with partners to protect consumers and businesses from fraud and scams and interrupting doorstep rogue traders
- Investigating rogue traders, preparing criminal cases, and giving evidence in court
- Provide business support services and general administrative duties
- Participate in meetings, training, and seminars to improve communication
- An enhanced DBS check is required for council officers who visit residents’ homes or work regularly with children
Where you’ll work
Clockwork Building
45 Beavor Lane
London
W6 9AR
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
CSA (SERVICES) LTD
Your training course
Trading standards professional (level 6)
Equal to degree
Your training plan
- Complete a Trading Standards Professional Level 6 apprenticeship fully funded by the Council. This will involve completing tasks and studies in the workplace, or as per course requirements
- Join a personal and professional development programme that will involve a series of varied development activities and events throughout your time with the Council
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Maths & English (grade 9-4 or A*-C)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
About this company
Hammersmith & Fulham is one of London's leading councils. We aim to be the best. The council is currently controlled by a Labour Party administration and the Leader of the Council is Councillor Stephen Cowan
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
Hammersmith and Fulham Council are committed to investing in their residents and we are currently creating a wide range of high-quality Apprenticeships that combine working in a great job, comprehensive training and development opportunities and a competitive salary.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham
Apprenticeships LBHF
apprenticeships@lbhf.gov.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000314815.
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Closes in 6 days (Sunday 27 April 2025)
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