The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.Job detailsJob details Job reference REQ21044 Date posted 03/09/2025 Application closing date 14/09/2025 Location Civic Office Salary Grade 6, £25,981 - 26,815 to Grade 8, £33,708 - £37,399 with possible grade 9 post if available on full qualification Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Trading Standards AttachmentsTrainee Trading Standards Officer (Apprentice) CDC Job descriptionBased at: The Civic Building, Waterdale, DoncasterSalary details: Grade 6, £25,981 - 26,815 to Grade 8, £33,708 - £37,399 with possible grade 9 post if available on full qualificationContract Type: Full Time, 37 hours per week, PermanentClosing date: 14th September 2025The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have a opportunity to be part of this in the role of Trainee Trading Standards Officer (Apprentice).Are you interested in a new career in Trading Standards?Do you want the chance to train to be a Trading Standards Officer?We are looking for a flexible highly motivated individual to train and work within the Trading Standards and Licensing Team.You will need to demonstrate a proven ability and willingness to study and develop your skills and knowledge to successfully complete the Level 6 Trading Standards Professional Apprenticeship.The department will support training costs, and the post allows progression through academic and professional qualifications, with salary scales reflecting the point of development.Your details may be shared with the appointed training provider as part of eligibility checks and recruitment process.The closing date is given as a guide and we reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applications, so we advise you to submit your application early to avoid disappointment.In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well-being support and development opportunities. You will also have access to a range of staff discount and benefits schemes. More information on the benefits available to you as a City of Doncaster Council employee can be found in the attached benefits book.Please ensure you view the job summary, job profile and the progression criteria as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.Shortlisting will take place week commencing 15th of September 2025 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held on during week commencing 22nd of September 2025.For further details or an informal chat please contact: Dave McMurdo, Tel: 01302 737522 or email or Stuart Jones Tel : 01302 862404 or emailIf you require support with completing the application or with interview skills in general, please contact the Advance team via email or visit their website for further details.Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community where we strive to improve the quality of life for all. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share these commitments.City of Doncaster Council is a disability confident employer committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job, are flexible when assessing people so disabled applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate they can do the job and make reasonable adjustments as required.This post operates under a Career Grade/Grading Assessment Scheme, with starting salary and progression through the grades being linked to experience, qualifications and level of work being undertaken.
