Location
London Borough of Waltham Forest

Hours
Full Time - 36 hours per week

Salary
Level 6 £32,535 per annum

About the Role
The London Borough of Waltham Forest is offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join its Trading Standards Service as a Level 6 Trading Standards Apprentice. This role combines structured academic learning with practical experience, enabling you to gain a recognised professional qualification while earning a salary.

We are seeking someone with a genuine interest in Trading Standards and consumer protection, who is committed to professional development and delivering high-quality public services.

This is a fixed-term position anticipated to last for 29 months.

This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to build a professional career while helping to protect consumers, support legitimate businesses and contribute to safer, fairer trading across the London Borough of Waltham Forest.

Key responsibilities include assisting with investigations into consumer protection, product safety and fair-trading matters; gathering, researching and analysing information to support enforcement and compliance activities; preparing reports, witness statements and evidential documents for legal proceedings; supporting inspections, business visits and engagement with consumers, businesses and partner organisations; contributing to projects aimed at protecting residents from fraud, scams and unfair trading practices; and attending study sessions, training events and professional development activities as part of the apprenticeship programme.

Experience
No prior professional experience required, but a strong interest in Trading Standards and consumer protection is essential. Experience of independent study and self-directed learning is desirable.

About you
- Aged 18 years or over
- Committed to professional development and delivering high-quality public services
- Able to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times
- Able to work effectively under supervision and as part of a team
- Good IT skills and confidence using workplace technology
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational, planning and time-management skills
- Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service
- Willing to learn new skills, follow instructions and take responsibility for your own development

Qualifications
- Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics at Grade C/Grade 4 or above
- Willingness to undertake and successfully complete the Level 6 Trading Standards Apprenticeship
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email and internet-based research