Enforcement Officer - Commercial

We have a fantastic opportunity available for an Enforcement Officer to join our proactive Commercial team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, permanent basis.

As the Enforcement Officer, you will be responsible for proactive and reactive Food Hygiene and Health and Safety at Work interventions, Approved Premises, Food Sampling, Infectious Disease Control and Dermal Treatment Licence Inspections.

Irrespective of your level of experience and qualification we would like to hear from both experienced Environmental Health Officers / Practitioners and those looking to gain experience in new areas of Environmental Health and newly qualified / nearly qualified Officers.

This is a career graded scheme relating to job responsibility, experience, qualifications and personal performance.

The team is supportive, experienced, forward thinking and offer opportunities for development and growth. We are looking for a proactive and dedicated individual to help deliver on our key strategic objectives and contribute to the safety, health and wellbeing of our local community.

Hybrid working – Within this role you can work both from home or the office, as well as travel directly from home to visits.

Benefits:

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:

⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 28-31 days (rising by 5 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays

⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme

⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)

⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes

⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts

⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline

Key responsibilities:

• Enforcing Environmental Health legislation, including statutory compliance inspections.
• Carrying out compliance inspections and reactive and complaint investigations.
• Gathering evidence, preparing formal inspection reports, statutory notices, schedules and specifications.
• Preparing prosecution reports and taking legal proceedings.
• At Senior level, responsibility for an Environmental Health Specialism.
• To engage with a range of stakeholders and external agencies.

Candidate requirements:

• Possession of or working towards an appropriate Environmental Health qualification
• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage work. At Senior level to have responsibility for coordinating inspection programmes, reactive service requests and allocation of such.
• Negotiate, persuade, and influence others to change behaviours, to achieve desired outcomes
• Competence in accordance with the Current Food Law Code of Practice and food safety and health & safety enforcement experience within a local authority.

Our Area

Wokingham 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. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!

Alternatively, for more information, please contact Marcus Herbert, Commercial Services Manager via email marcus.herbert@wokingham.gov.uk

Closing date: Sunday 8th June 2025, 11pm

Interview date: TBC

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. 

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer. 

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.