Trading Standards - Business Readiness Project (Renters Rights)
Westminster
Contract
£40 per hour limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35
Our client is looking for an experienced is looking for a Trading Standards - Business Readiness Project (Renters Rights)
Monday - Friday, 36 hours per week
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Westminster City Council is seeking a motivated and proactive Trading Standards Officer or Senior Trading Standards Officer to support the delivery of the Renters' Rights Act 2025. This is a high-profile opportunity to play a key role in shaping the council's approach to a major new piece of legislation while helping protect some of the most vulnerable residents in the borough. You will work closely with the Private Sector Housing Team, Trading Standards colleagues, and a wide range of internal and external partners to support business readiness, compliance, and enforcement activity linked to the Renters' Rights Act.
Key Responsibilities Lead on Trading Standards input into the council's Business Readiness Programme for the Renters' Rights Act Develop, implement, and enforce Trading Standards policies to promote fair and safe trading Provide specialist advice on consumer protection, housing, renting, and related legislation Investigate complaints, carry out inspections of trading premises, and take appropriate enforcement action Apply a broad range of enforcement tools, including negotiation and formal action where required Prepare high-quality reports, statements, consultation documents, and case records Deliver talks, advice sessions, and guidance to businesses, residents, and stakeholder groups Support performance targets, service improvement initiatives, and best practice implementation Train, mentor, and supervise less experienced colleagues where required Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary working group supporting Renters' Rights implementation This role combines enabling, advisory, and enforcement functions and offers genuine scope to influence how the council embeds the new legislation across services.
Essential Skills and Experience A relevant Trading Standards qualification, or equivalent regulatory qualification Proven experience conducting investigations and enforcement within a regulatory environment Strong working knowledge of consumer protection, housing, or related legislation Excellent communication and report-writing skills Confidence explaining legislation and regulatory requirements to diverse audiences Ability to manage a varied caseload and prioritise work effectively Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability
Experience regulating lettings agents or property management services Experience working closely with housing teams or in private sector housing enforcement Working Arrangements Agile / hybrid working model Standard hours are Monday-Friday, 36 hours per week Occasional work outside normal hours may be required depending on service need The Ideal Candidate Above all, you will bring a genuine interest in the Renters' Rights Act, a strong commitment to effective implementation, and a collaborative approach to partnership working. You will be resilient, customer-focused, and dedicated to delivering high-quality regulatory services that protect residents and improve standards across the sector.
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