A trading standards career is exciting and intriguing, offering both challenge and responsibility. As a trading standards professional, you will have a considerable impact on people’s lives and make a difference to the world you live in.

You will help protect the public, and honest businesses, from rogue traders and illegal practices. You’ll be part of a team that advises, persuades and when necessary, prosecutes.

You will find the variety of work stimulating and, depending on your exact job, you’ll have the chance to deal with a range of people and situations. You can also expect to hold a diverse workload, covering areas such as product safety, animal health, consumer credit, food, product counterfeiting, and lots more…

On this site you’ll find out what a career in trading standards is all about - and how you can get started, and get on.