Temporary Trading Standards Officer (Food Standards)

Temporary Trading Standards Officer (Food Standards)

Part-Time: 1-3 Days per Week

Contract to 31 March 2027

£350 a day

Location: Hampshire-wide with office base at Bar End, Winchester

The Opportunity

Hampshire Trading Standards Service is seeking a qualified and experienced Trading Standards Food Officer to support the delivery of our food standards programme across Hampshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced food professional looking for a temporary part-time role, working within a well-established and supportive Trading Standards Service. The successful candidate will undertake a programme of food standards interventions and contribute to the protection of consumers and legitimate businesses through effective risk-based regulation.

About the Role

Working independently across a diverse range of food businesses, you will:

Carry out food standards inspections, interventions and other regulatory activities in accordance with national guidance and local priorities.

Assess compliance with food standards legislation and provide advice to food businesses where appropriate.

Prepare accurate records and reports to support regulatory activity.

Maintain high professional standards while representing the Service in a positive and constructive manner.

Essential Requirements

Recognised Trading Standards qualification with competency to undertake food standards work.

Recent practical experience of food standards enforcement and inspection activity.

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, as extensive travel throughout Hampshire is required.

You will be:

Experienced in conducting food standards inspections and applying food standards legislation in a regulatory environment.

Confident working independently and managing your own workload.

Professional, organised and able to communicate effectively with a wide range of businesses and stakeholders.

Committed to protecting consumers and maintaining high standards within the food supply chain.

If you are an experienced Food Standards professional looking for a flexible opportunity to make an immediate impact, we would welcome your application.

Connect2Hampshire is a trading style of Hampshire & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Hampshire County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Hampshire is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.