Licensing and Environmental Officer

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!