Job Description

Salary

From 30,024 to 36,363 per annum (Grade G)

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full Time

Package

Fixed term

Job category/type

Public Protection

Date posted

16/10/2025

Job reference

REQ00000849



Are you an experienced enforcement professional looking for a new challenge within a dynamic and supportive working environment? The Public Protection Service Trading Standards Team is part of the Public Protection Partnership, a shared service covering West Berkshire, Bracknell Forest and Wokingham Councils, hosted by West Berkshire Council. The team is seeking an Enforcement Officer (Age Restricted Products) to join our dedicated team, working alongside the Trading Standards Officers to deliver high-quality enforcement services to our local community.

The Role

As an Enforcement Officer (Age Restricted Products), you will play a crucial role in enforcing age restrictions on the sale of regulated products, including tobacco and nicotine inhaling products, and ensuring compliance within our local community. Your key responsibilities will include:

Conducting inspections and test purchasing to assess compliance with age restriction legislation Investigating complaints and breaches of regulations, gathering evidence and preparing case files Providing advice and guidance to businesses on legal requirements Taking appropriate enforcement action, including issuing warnings, penalties, and prosecutions Collaborating with other enforcement agencies and participating in joint operations Maintaining accurate records and producing reports on enforcement activities


The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

Experience working in a similar enforcement role, ideally within a Trading Standards or regulatory environment Sound knowledge of legislation relating to age restricted products, including tobacco and nicotine inhaling products Proven ability to conduct inspections, investigations, and evidence gathering Strong communication skills, with the ability to provide advice to businesses and handle difficult conversations Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage a varied caseload and prioritise effectively Team player with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners Driving licence and willingness to travel within the local area

Please note this role is fixed term for a year after start date - Funding limited project

West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:

Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00 Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities Generous Local Government pension scheme Family friendly policies A range of local discounts Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years' service.


Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

In addition to the above benefits, you will also enjoy a competitive salary of up to 36,363 per annum, based on a 37-hour working week.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Theresa Bashford on 01635 519845 or email theresa.bashford@westberks.gov.uk

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Equal Opportunities

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

How to apply

Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.

This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.

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