Enforcement Officer – Anti-social behaviour

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

Wokingham has a clear ambition that services should be locally focused and responsive to the needs of residents and business. As part of this we provide a service addressing statutory anti-social behaviour.

We are seeking to recruit an Enforcement Officer for our Anti-Social Behaviour Team. Solving statutory ASB and providing visible public reassurance,

You will need to have a relevant professional qualification and/or equivalent or demonstrable relevant experience and knowledge.

Reporting to the Service Manager, you will be a subject matter expert and pivotal in delivering a quality service and a high level of performance. You will have a proven track record of problem solving, achieving high levels of compliance and customer satisfaction, with excellent people and communication skills and possess a currently valid UK driving licence.

Key Duties, Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Lead the response and investigation of complaints from the public and determine and implement effective courses of action about the following issues (these are examples and not an exhaustive list)
• Domestic noise nuisance, such as loud music
• Noise and dust from construction sites
• Breaches of conditions attached to licensed premises
• Fly tipped or burning of rubbish
• Breaches of waste management by commercial premises
• Abandoned vehicles
• Undertake regular and visible inspections of anti-social behaviour hot spots, monitoring and enforcing schemes where appropriate to promote responsible behaviour, such as
• Waste carriers to ensure proper licensing and disposal methods
• Commercial premises for waste management
• Parks and open spaces where ASB is reported
• Licensed premises associated with disorderly behaviour
• Speak to and liaise with members of the public to persuade them to change their behaviour
• Conduct investigations, surveys and surveillances aimed at detecting non-compliance with legislation.
• Enforce legislation in relation to anti-social behaviour, take evidence, prepare reports and attend court, where necessary, in particular in relation to complex cases
• Drive and assist in the education of members of the public, to include production of publicity materials or events.
• Maintain social media communications, promoting responsible behaviour.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to be part of a team in our Enforcement & Safety Service. For an informal discussion, do contact Gina Frost on 07801 664540.

Closing date: 31/3/2026
Interview date: Week beginning 13/4/2026

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. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

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.

Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful. Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying.​

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