Job description
Make a real difference to public safety, fairness and community standards in Reading. We’re looking for a confident and experienced enforcement professional to join our Licensing Team as a Senior Licensing Enforcement Officer. This is a key frontline role in safeguarding our community, ensuring compliance across a wide range of licensing functions - from taxi and private hire vehicles, to premises, gambling, events, and street trading.
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.

Licensing in Reading is a huge and varied area of work. We have a booming daytime and evening economy and all the associated challenges which that presents.
As a Senior Licensing Enforcement Officer, you’ll take a lead role in ensuring compliance with licensing laws and protecting the public across a wide range of areas - including taxis and private hire vehicles, licensed premises, gambling, events, and street trading.
You’ll conduct complex investigations, carry out inspections, respond to complaints, and take enforcement action where necessary, including preparing and presenting cases for committee hearings or legal proceedings. You’ll also lead covert operations and collaborate with other enforcement agencies to tackle unlicensed or unlawful activity.
In addition to enforcement work, you’ll play a key role in mentoring junior officers, shaping policies, and deputising for the Principal Licensing Enforcement Officer when needed. You’ll work closely with councillors, licensees, residents and external stakeholders to provide expert advice, manage sensitive issues, and ensure that licensing conditions are upheld.
Your work will directly contribute to public safety, fair trading, and community well-being across Reading.