Trading Standards Apprentice

As a Trading Standards Apprentice with West Sussex County Council, you’ll support officers across a range of consumer protection and enforcement activities. Your work will help keep trading across the county fair, safe and legal while you gain hands‑on experience in real investigations and inspections.

Accompany Trading Standards Officers on visits and inspections Carry out test purchases to check legal compliance Help gather evidence, including scheduling, handling and recording items Assist in taking witness statements during investigations Support inspections, sampling and testing at business or farm premises Attend court when required to observe or provide evidence Use IT systems to record information and complete apprenticeship‑related tasks Follow legislation, procedures and professional standards in daily work Occasionally handle or move goods or seized evidence

Training:

The apprenticeship is structured over 36 months of learning, followed by a 5‑month End Point Assessment. You will complete a series of modules that build the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for the Trading Standards Professional standard, supported by tutors and flexible digital learning.

Training Outcome:

Although there are no guarantees, completion of this apprenticeship would place the successful applicant in a strong position in any suitable recruitment that may take place at the end of the programme.

Employer Description:

West Sussex County Council (WSCC) is a diverse organisation that provides services to more than 850,000 residents every day. Our teams use their experience to enable and challenge the Council to deliver improved efficiency and effectiveness.

Working Hours :
Full time (Monday - Friday), exact working pattern tbc

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative