Trading Standards - Business Readiness Project (Renters Rights)

Description We are recruiting a Trading Standards Business Readiness Project (Renters Rights) Officer for a local government client in Westminster, London. Above all, you will bring a genuine interest in the Renters'' Rights Act, a strong commitment to effective implementation, and a collaborative approach to partnership working. You will be resilient, customer-focused, and dedicated to delivering high-quality regulatory services that protect residents and improve standards across the sector. This is a high-profile opportunity to play a key role in shaping the approach to a major new piece of legislation while helping protect some of the most vulnerable residents in the borough. You will work closely with the Private Sector Housing Team, Trading Standards colleagues, and a wide range of internal and external partners to support business readiness, compliance, and enforcement activity linked to the Renters'' Rights Act. (Agile / Hybrid working) Responsibility Lead on Trading Standards input into the Business Readiness Programme for the Renters'' Rights Act. Develop, implement, and enforce Trading Standards policies to promote fair and safe trading. Provide specialist advice on consumer protection, housing, renting, and related legislation. Investigate complaints, carry out inspections of trading premises, and take appropriate enforcement action. Apply a broad range of enforcement tools, including negotiation and formal action where required. Prepare high-quality reports, ..... full job details .....