Licensing and Environmental Officer

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL; United States; Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

GP Helpline

Employee Assistance Programme

Free Eye Tests

Free Onsite Gym

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Local & Lifestyle Discounts

Move through Menopause Course

Sports & Social Group Activities

Learning & Development Opportunities

Employee Networks

And more!

Job summary

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking a Licensing and Environmental Officer to join the Enforcement & Safety Service on a full-time, permanent basis. You will engage with licensed businesses, advise applicants on licensing requirements and lead inspections and enforcement files.

The role involves handling taxi, alcohol and entertainment licensing, preparing reports for Licensing Committee hearings, responding to investigations and FOI requests, and driving improvements across licensable

Qualifications

• Forensic, formal investigations and reports are required.
• Excellent communication with stakeholders and colleagues.
• Strong understanding of licensing and enforcement procedures.

Responsibilities

• Protect and improve public licensing.
• Process and consider license applications, including hearings.
• Tackle complex licensing and regulatory challenges.
• Support local businesses through advice, guidance and compliance work.
• Investigate complaints and incidents.
• Drive improvements in licensable operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer-focused

Sound judgement

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity for a Licensing and Environmental Officer to join our Enforcement & Safety Service here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a Full-time, Permanent basis. As a Licensing and Environmental Officer, you'll take a proactive approach to inspections, engaging with licensed local businesses and advising applicants and stakeholders on licensing requirements including taxi, alcohol, entertainment and other licensing. You'll also investigate, resolve and regulate in response to service requests, gathering evidence and preparing enforcement files where required. You'll draft and present Licensing Committee reports at Hearings and deal with Freedom of Information requests.

• Protect and improve public licensing
• Process and consider license applications, including presentation at hearings
• Tackle complex licensing and regulatory challenges
• Support local businesses through advice, guidance and compliance work
• Investigate complaints and incidents
• Drive improvements in licensable operations

This is a hybrid work role, involving site visits, office attendance and some homeworking too. A full driving licence, use of your own car insured for business use is an advantage. You should have good knowledge of Environmental Protection law and good practice.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated, customer-focused professional with sound judgement and strong communication skills to join our team.

Wokingham Borough Council has recently been ranked 2nd most productive council in England by the Impower Productivity Index, recognising our strong performance and efficient use of public money. Our Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. We're home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it's a fantastic time to join our team.

You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

• Generous Annual Leave - 28-31 days annual leave depending on experience (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• GP Helpline - Available 7 days a week
• Employee Assistance Programme - Including a 24/7 Your Care Helpline
• Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines
• Free Onsite Gym - Located at Shute End Offices, Wokingham
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes - Including Car and Cycle to Work schemes
• Local & Lifestyle Discounts - Save on shopping, entertainment, dining out & more
• Move through Menopause Course
• Sports & Social Group Activities - Including running, football, cricket & more
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Employee Networks
• And more!