Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Salary: £31,537 - £51,357 Per Annum, Plus Benefits (Depending on experience)
Location: Wokingham
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week.
DBS Check: No
Closing Date: 12/10/2025 at 23:00
Reference: 712238 & 712239
We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Licensing and Environmental Officer to join our proactive Licensing team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, permanent basis.
As Licensing and Environmental Officer, you will be responsible for carrying out efficient, effective and consistent resolution of Environmental Health and Licensing case work.
This role will need to identify information needed to carry out an investigation and / or prepare an enforcement file, plus completing the actions needed to resolve the case.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to public protection through the effective regulation of licensed activities and environmental enforcement.
This is a career graded scheme relating to job responsibility, experience, qualifications and personal performance.
Join us in making Wokingham Borough Council a safer, cleaner, and more vibrant place to live and work!

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Legal investigatory practice and techniques including interviewing, evidence gathering and case-building.
• An understanding of regulatory impacts on business and individuals, critically analysing information and situations to solve problems and make decisions.
• Correctly interpret and apply legal, procedural and technical guidance and standards.
• Make rational and defensible decisions in various situations, having regard to existing policy or procedure.
• Full UK Driving Licence and use of own car

Efficient, effective, and consistent resolution of Licensing and Environmental Regulation case work. Including conducting inspections and investigations and providing advice to applicants and stakeholders on licensing requirements.

• Deliver an efficient and effective licensing service ensuring timescales are met for licensing applications and consultations. Maintaining accurate records and contributing to policy development

Efficient, effective, and consistent resolution of Licensing and Environmental Regulation case work. Including conducting inspections and investigations and providing advice to applicants and stakeholders on licensing requirements.

• Deliver an efficient and effective licensing service ensuring timescales are met for licensing applications and consultations. Maintaining accurate records and contributing to policy development.

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