About us

Trading Standards plays a vital role in protecting consumers, supporting legitimate businesses, and maintaining fair, safe markets. Trading Standards North West (TSNW) is seeking a dynamic and organised professional to help drive this work at a regional level.

This is a key role at the heart of regional collaboration across 24 local authorities, working with senior leaders, government bodies and partner organisations to coordinate activity, support major projects, and help shape strategy. You’ll also deputise for the Regional Co‑ordinator when required, ensuring continuity and strong leadership.

This is a unique opportunity to influence Trading Standards activity across the North West, contribute to high‑profile regional and national work, and be part of a collaborative and forward‑thinking network of Trading Standards professionals.

The role

We are looking to recruit s Deputy Regional Co‑ordinator – Trading Standards North West, this is a fixed term contract until 31 March 2029, working 37 hours per week (flexible working pattern considered). This role is Hybrid working (North West travel with occasional travel more widely required).

For full details, please see the Job Description and Person Specification. Only applications meeting the essential criteria highlighted in the person specification can be eligible for interview.

What's needed?

• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and partnership working ability
• Confidence working at a strategic level across multiple organisations
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:

• 26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)
• Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package
• Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme

Further Information

For a discussion about the role, please email Kate Pike kpike@warrington.gov.uk TSNW Regional Co-ordinator to arrange a callback.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

If you are applying for the job internally, please ensure that you apply via the Careers Page on SAP, however if you are applying for an additional job you would need to apply externally.

If you are a permanent WBC employee you will need to apply for this fixed term position as an internal secondment opportunity and will need to discuss this with your current line manager prior to applying.

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. Sponsorship is not available for this role; therefore, you must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for appointment.

Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer