Location: NEDDC Offices, Mill Lane, Wingerworth, Chesterfield, Derbyshire (with Agile Working Arrangements)

Reference: JOB/23/04537

Salary details: £24,495 - £29,438 per annum (pay award pending)

Job term: Full Time

Appointment type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Closing Date: 12 November 2023

Do you want to be part of a team who help protect and improve the environment and the quality of life for those in North East Derbyshire and Bolsover?

This is an excellent opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic individual to join our Licensing Team as a Licensing and Enforcement Officer.  

You will be joining a small, friendly and professional team and will have the opportunity to work across all aspects of licensing. As a Licensing and Enforcement Officer you will be responsible for assessing licence applications and investigating a wide variety of issues which affect the health and wellbeing of communities. You will take enforcement action where necessary for public safety or where criminal offences have been committed.

A typical day may include: 

• Assessing and inspecting licence applications to ensure individuals and businesses are suitable to hold a licence
• Investigating complaints about licensed individuals and businesses
• Investigating complaints of unlicensed activity
• Investigating complaints about animal welfare
• Conducting compliance checks on people, businesses, and vehicles
  • Serving notices on licence holders to suspend and revoke their licence

Whilst previous licensing and enforcement experience would be beneficial, an interest in licensing and a willingness to undertake additional relevant training will help you fit in to this role and succeed.  A large part of the role is the ability to communicate effectively and having good customer care and IT skills.  You will need a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.  

As an integral part of the Joint Environmental Health Service you will regularly work with other Environmental Health Professionals such as our Environmental Protection and Enforcement teams. You will also work closely with other departments in the Council and partner agencies such as Derbyshire County Council, Derbyshire Police, the RSPCA, Veterinary Clinics, and neighbouring Local Authorities. 

For more details about working for the Environmental Health Service and access to the wide range of benefits North East Derbyshire offers, see the Environmental Health Service Application pack.  For a full list of job details and requirements please view the Job Description and Person Specification.

Why work for us?

North East Derbyshire District Council is a great place to work and if you join our team, you will become part of a talented and dedicated workforce. If you are keen to make a difference to people’s lives and develop your skills and experience, we would like to hear from you.

We offer the following benefits: 

• Competitive salary
• 30 days annual leave (rising to 35 after 5 years service), plus bank holidays and a Christmas close down
• Flexible and agile working arrangements 
• Modern hot desk working arrangements
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Free parking at Council offices 
• Discounted leisure services

Learn more about the benefits of working for us at: https://www.ne-derbyshire.gov.uk/about-the-council/jobs/working-for-us/why-work-for-the-council

Contact and additional information 

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Charmaine Terry, Environmental Health Team Manager (Licensing) on 01246 217228 or email charmaine.terry@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk.

Application Pack  

If you are interested in this post, please apply using the online application on our dedicated webpage on Derbyshire Jobs at: North East Derbyshire District Council Vacancies or via Derbyshire - Jobs and Careers by clicking ‘Apply for this job’ and creating an account.  You can save your progress and exit the application at any time, coming back to it at a later stage to complete and submit your application.  Please read the Guidance Notes provided before completing any application and please note that CV’s will not be accepted.

If you do not have internet access, you can request an offline application pack by contacting North East Derbyshire District Council on 01246 231111 or emailing: Human.Resources@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

If you have not received any communication within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion and we thank you for your interest in the job role.