Licensing Enforcement Officer

We have an exciting opportunity for a Licensing Enforcement Officer to join us!

Previous applicants need not reapply

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated licensing professional to join our busy licensing team here at the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead.

This is a full-time, permanent role with hybrid working, and a salary of £32,002 to £35,719 per annum.

About Us

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of the country. The borough council – a unitary authority - takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community. RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse.

Given our Royal connections, the eyes of the world are often on us and we continue to rise to the challenge.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Licensing Enforcement Officer to join our very busy Licensing team.

The Role

Reporting to the Licensing Team Leader, this role will involve the administration and enforcement of a wide range of licensing legislation, primarily the Licensing Act 2003, Gambling Act 2005 and the licensing of hackney carriage and private hire drivers, vehicles and operators.

Your Role Will Involve

• Dealing with licence applications.
• Conducting compliance checks and inspections.
• Carrying out operations to enforce the legislation as required, including outside of normal office hours.
• Investigating alleged offences under the legislation up to and including preparing prosecution reports and giving evidence in court.
• Preparing and presenting reports at licensing hearings .
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• Sound knowledge and experience of administering, and issuing licences falling within the remit of the team
• Experience of enforcing the full range of licensing legislation.
• Sound inspection, investigation and research skills
• Experience and ability to take enforcement and legal action, including preparation of evidence and prosecution reports.
• The ability to relate to and communicate effectively with people at all levels and in a variety of media, forums and situations, including the ability to deal with conflict situations.
  
  

What We Offer

• 32 days annual leave
• Flexible working including a hybrid working pattern for a better work-life balance.
• Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times of annual salary); and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision.
• Free employee parking close to the offices.
• Give As You Earn scheme.
• Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement.
• Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information.
• Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals.
  
  

RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering creativity and innovation in all aspects of its operations. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we encourage applications from all as we believe diverse talent makes us stronger.

If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Interview dates: week commencing 17th March

If you wish to discuss this position informally, please contact Greg Nelson, Trading Standards & Licensing Manager, on 07970 446 526 or [email protected]