Assumptions and pay data
- NJC Green Book minimum: 23 days, plus 3 days after 5 years' continuous service, plus 2 extra statutory days (shown here as 25 days, rising to 28), plus public holidays. Many councils give more. Part-time: pro-rata.
- Full time is 37 hours a week, so a full-time leave day is 7.4 hours (a fifth of the week) and 25 days is 185 hours.
- Part-time: leave days and bank holidays are pro-rated by your contracted hours against 37. In hours, that is the full-time days multiplied by a fifth of your weekly hours.
- Bank holidays: 8 a year in England and Wales, added on top of annual leave. Scotland and Northern Ireland have different public holidays.
Annual Leave Calculator
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Guide for Trading Standards Officer
This guide summarises contractual annual leave for Trading Standards Officer under Local Government pay (NJC) at Councils. Part-time staff receive a pro-rata share based on contracted hours.
Annual leave for Trading Standards Officer
As Trading Standards Officer at Councils, annual leave usually follows NJC Green Book (local government). A full-time employee with around three years' service might receive about 25 days (185 hours at typical full-time hours) per year, before pro-rating for part-time hours. Bank holiday treatment varies; check whether they are included in the stated total. Part-time staff receive a pro-rata share based on contracted weekly hours.
Example scenario
Example at 2 years' service and 37 hours a week: 25 days plus 8 bank holidays, the NJC Green Book minimum
| Sector terms (example) | NJC Green Book (local government) |
|---|---|
| Years of service (example) | 2 |
| Annual leave days (example) | 25 |
| Hours (full-time example) | 185 |
Frequently asked questions
How much annual leave do council staff get?
Under the NJC Green Book, at least 25 days a year plus 8 bank holidays, rising to 28 days after 5 years' continuous service. That is 33 days off in total at the start and 36 after 5 years. Many councils give more, so check your contract.
How is part-time leave worked out?
In proportion to your hours. At 22.2 hours a week (60% of 37), 25 days becomes 15 days, or 111 hours. That is 25 days at your own day length of 4.44 hours, the same as 15 full-time days of 7.4 hours. Bank holidays work the same way: 4.8 days, or 35.5 hours.
Why do I get more after 5 years?
The Green Book adds 3 days once you have 5 years' continuous service. Ask HR whether earlier service with another council or public body counts towards it.
Are bank holidays included in the 25 days?
No. Under the Green Book the 8 bank holidays in England and Wales come on top, which is why the calculator shows them separately.
What if I start or leave part way through the year?
Open “Pro-rate to part of the year” and enter the months in this period. Your council's leave year and rounding rules decide the exact figure.
Can I use this if I work term-time only?
Not directly. Term-time council staff are often paid for their holiday through annualised pay rather than taking it as days, so ask HR how your pay and leave are worked out.
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About this role
What is a Trading Standards Officer?
A Trading Standards Officer enforces consumer protection, product safety and fair trading law for a local authority. Pay is typically mid NJC SCPs for qualified officers.
Typical demands, progression and balance
Trading Standards combines investigation, advice and enforcement with public protection impact.
What is my annual leave entitlement?
Use the figures on this page for your sector’s leave rules, including pro-rata for part-time where that applies. Teachers under STPCD use directed time and school holidays instead of a separate leave pot. Always check your contract or school calendar for exact dates.
Disclaimer
Illustrative estimates, not legal or HR advice. Your contract and your employer's policy decide your actual entitlement.