Job number LBC04147 Contract Type Fixed Term / Secondment Posting End Date 25 August 2025 Job Area Community, Public Services and Enforcement

About the job

Salary: £27,254– £29,540 a year pro rata
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Fixed term for 4 years

Are you ready to start your career in protecting consumers and supporting businesses?

Luton Council’s Trading Standards team is offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated and community-minded individual to join us as a Trading Services Apprentice. This role is ideal for someone looking to gain practical experience while studying towards a nationally recognised qualification.

As a Trading Services Apprentice, you will:

Undertake comprehensive training and development to successfully complete the relevant qualification.
Assist in delivering both reactive and planned workloads within the Trading Standards service.
Provide professional advice and support to residents, businesses, and other council departments—within your competency level.
Help ensure fair trading practices and consumer protection across Luton.

Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.

About you

You will need to demonstrate:

Confidence in communicating clearly and authoritatively with a range of audiences.
Analytical thinking to undertake investigations and present findings effectively.
The ability to interpret legislation and statutory guidance to support informed decision-making.
Effective time management to balance priorities and meet deadlines.
A collaborative and independent working style.
Proficiency in using MS Office (Word, Excel) and general IT literacy.
Our ideal candidate must be able to start by end of October 2025
To be eligible for the funding for training, you must have lived in the UK, Gibraltar, EEA, Switzerland, or EU overseas territories for at least the previous 3 years (exemptions may apply for refugees) Please email LBC Apprenticeships LBCApprenticeships@luton.gov.uk if you need further information.

You Should Also Have:

Some experience of interacting with the public or businesses.
A basic understanding of the UK legal system—particularly criminal law and consumer rights.
An awareness of equality issues and their impact on communities.
Essential Qualifications: GCSE English and maths (grades 4–9 / A–C) or equivalent Level 2 Functional Skills.
Ability to meet the transport requirements of the role.
A flexible and proactive approach to working.

What You’ll Gain:

A nationally recognised qualification funded by Luton Council.
Valuable on-the-job training in a vital area of public service.
The chance to make a real difference to consumers and businesses in your community.
A supportive team environment and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Apply Now and Take the First Step in Your Trading Standards Career!

Join a service that works at the heart of community protection. Help shape a fairer and safer marketplace for all.

About us

Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.

The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough

Application Process

On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.

Benefits

We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:

From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant
Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns
Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel

How to apply

We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out!

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