Location
Royal Borough of Greenwich (with regional travel across London)

Hours
Full Time - 35 hours per week

Salary
£52,194 per annum

About the Role
Lead the fight against illegal tobacco across London in this strategic and influential role funded through London Trading Standards and hosted by the Royal Borough of Greenwich. As Senior Regional Illegal Tobacco Officer, you will provide leadership, expertise and coordination to strengthen illegal tobacco enforcement activity across the capital. You will act as a recognised specialist, working closely with local authorities, National Trading Standards, HMRC and other enforcement partners to disrupt criminal activity, protect communities and drive regional enforcement outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Trading Standards practitioner or equivalent professional with a strong investigative background to shape policy, influence operational priorities and contribute to the delivery of national and regional illegal tobacco strategies.

Key responsibilities include leading the development and delivery of intelligence-led enforcement strategies across London; coordinating complex investigations and multi-agency operations targeting the illicit tobacco market; acting as London’s principal specialist adviser on illegal tobacco enforcement; supporting local authority Trading Standards services with complex investigations, prosecutions and enforcement interventions; building effective partnerships with National Trading Standards, HMRC, law enforcement agencies and regulatory bodies; promoting and supporting Operation CeCe and other national initiatives; analysing intelligence and emerging trends to improve enforcement outcomes; designing and delivering training, mentoring and professional development to Trading Standards officers across the region; and representing London Trading Standards at regional and national forums and stakeholder meetings.

Experience
- Significant experience in Trading Standards enforcement and criminal investigations.
- Extensive knowledge of legislation and regulatory frameworks relevant to illegal tobacco enforcement.
- Experience managing complex investigations and preparing cases for criminal or civil proceedings.
- Strong understanding of PACE, CPIA, evidential standards and enforcement practice.
- Proven ability to work with multi-agency partnerships and senior stakeholders.
- Experience delivering training, mentoring colleagues and promoting best practice.

About you
You are an experienced and highly motivated professional with excellent analytical, communication and report-writing skills. You have the ability to operate strategically while maintaining a strong operational focus and are committed to protecting consumers and disrupting criminal networks.

Qualifications
Relevant professional qualifications or equivalent experience in Trading Standards or related enforcement fields are expected.