People have many reasons for moving from one job to another either in a related or a completely different field. You may already work in a local authority, or in legal or retail environment, or perhaps you're a teacher and you just fancy a fresh challenge. You may want to return to work after having a family and see this as the opportunity to break into something new. Whatever your reason for wanting a change, trading standards provides a fulfilling, challenging career, with a real opportunity to make a difference.
The main routes into the profession are either by undertaking an accredited degree course, the graduate diploma course or by finding a job within a local authority trading standards department, where you will find opportunities to progress and broaden your work experience.
Whatever entry route you choose, you can be guaranteed a vibrant and interesting new career in a profession where you will make a difference!
