Trading standards officer | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Trading standards officers (TSOs) protect consumers and businesses by promoting a safe and fair trading environment.

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Report violations of compliance or regulatory standards to duly authorized enforcement agencies as appropriate or required.
Identify compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation.
Discuss emerging compliance issues to ensure that management and employees are informed about compliance reporting systems, policies, and practices.
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Report violations of compliance or regulatory standards to duly authorized enforcement agencies as appropriate or required.
Identify compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation.
Discuss emerging compliance issues to ensure that management and employees are informed about compliance reporting systems, policies, and practices.
File appropriate compliance reports with regulatory agencies.
Maintain documentation of compliance activities, such as complaints received or investigation outcomes.
Consult with corporate attorneys as necessary to address difficult legal compliance issues.
Conduct or direct the internal investigation of compliance issues.
Provide employee training on compliance related topics, policies, or procedures.
Serve as a confidential point of contact for employees to communicate with management, seek clarification on issues or dilemmas, or report irregularities.
Verify that all regulatory policies and procedures have been documented, implemented, and communicated.
Disseminate written policies and procedures related to compliance activities.
Prepare management reports regarding compliance operations and progress.
Conduct periodic internal reviews or audits to ensure that compliance procedures are followed.
Keep informed regarding pending industry changes, trends, or best practices.
Monitor compliance systems to ensure their effectiveness.
Direct the development or implementation of policies and procedures related to compliance throughout an organization.
Advise internal management or business partners on the implementation or operation of compliance programs.
Design or implement improvements in communication, monitoring, or enforcement of compliance standards.
Provide assistance to internal or external auditors in compliance reviews.
Collaborate with human resources departments to ensure the implementation of consistent disciplinary action strategies in cases of compliance standard violations.
Develop risk management strategies based on assessment of product, compliance, or operational risks.
Advise technical professionals on the development or use of environmental compliance or reporting tools.
Develop or implement environmental compliance plans for programs, such as air quality, storm water, wastewater treatment, hazardous waste management, pollution prevention, or solid waste management.
Conduct environmental audits to ensure adherence to environmental standards.
Evaluate testing procedures to meet the specifications of environmental monitoring programs.
Review or modify policies or operating guidelines to comply with changes to environmental standards or regulations.
Review communications such as securities sales advertising to ensure there are no violations of standards or regulations.
Oversee internal reporting systems, such as corporate compliance hotlines.
Verify that software technology is in place to adequately provide oversight and monitoring in all required areas.
Direct environmental programs, such as air or water compliance, aboveground or underground storage tanks, spill prevention or control, hazardous waste or materials management, solid waste recycling, medical waste management, indoor air quality, integrated pest management, employee training, or disaster preparedness.

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Trading standards officers typically work around 38 to 40 hours per week.

As a Trading standards officer you will typically work evenings / weekends.

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Average salary
27,762 GBP *
per year

* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

Average salary for Trading standards officer

30,042 GBP
26,303 GBP

Average salary for part-time Trading standards officer

Average salary for full-time Trading standards officer

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Salary over time for Trading standards officer

Salary for this role has increased over time

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Future outlook for Trading standards officers

Balanced outlook

2% yearly wage growth (on average)

Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Trading standards officer and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

63% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
14% of people in this role have a Master's degree
9% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent

You can apply for work as a trainee trading standards officer with a local authority. You'll then study towards professional qualifications on the job, and work your way up to trading standards officer.

You'll usually need 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including maths. Some authorities may also want you to have 2 A levels, or equivalent qualifications.

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What soft skills do I need?

Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Trading standards officer.

Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents

Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times

Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively

Writing Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience

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Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Trading standards officer. Check that you know:

Analytical or scientific software Data analysis software; Horwath Software Magique; StataCorp Stata

Compliance software Actimize Brokerage Compliance Solutions; MetricStream Enterprise Compliance Platform; Oracle Enterprise Governance, Risk, and Compliance Manager; Thomson Reuters Paisley Enterprise GRC

Electronic mail software Email software; IBM Notes

Internet browser software Apple Safari; Microsoft Internet Explorer; Mozilla Firefox; Web browser software

Project management software Microsoft Project

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Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Persistence Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.

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