Environment Protection Officer Licensing – Kingston Council

Employer Kingston Council

Location(s) Kingston, Sutton

Workplace Type Hybrid Working

Contract Type Permanent

Working Hours Full Time

Grade F/G

Salary Basis Per annum

Leave Entitlement 27 days

About the Role

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic individual to join our licensing team working across our two boroughs. The team is responsible for a variety of public safety, health and safety and animal welfare regimes in connection with Alcohol and Entertainment, Gambling, Special Treatments, Street Trading, Animal Activities and Sports Ground Safety (and others).

Key Responsibilities

• Process licence applications and associated paperwork through to issuing licences and permits.
• Carry out on‑site inspections to ensure compliance with conditions and legal requirements.
• Respond to and investigate complaints from residents and businesses.
• Provide advice and guidance to residents and businesses.
• Prepare reports and appear at Licensing Sub‑Committees for contested applications.

Essential Requirements

• Excellent communication and time‑management skills.
• Confidence dealing with members of the public, elected councillors and enforcement agencies.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work accurately under tight deadlines.
• Good organisational and record‑keeping skills.
• Access to a vehicle and a full driving licence are desirable.
• Ability to work independently as part of a small, busy team and support other services when needed.

Successful Candidate Attributes

• Enthusiastic, committed and self‑motivated.
• Positive attitude and confidence in dealing with the public.
• Self‑motivated and detail‑oriented.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25‑32 days plus bank holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time).
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependants leave.
• Three volunteering days per year in Kingston.
• Hybrid working (dependent on the role).
• Flexible and agile working arrangements with Google Chromebooks.
• Learning and development portal offering a range of courses.
• Discounts on local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres.
• Interest‑free season ticket loans.
• Bicycle loan facilities and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Electric vehicle leasing scheme.
• Confidential health & wellbeing and counselling support.

Application

Apply online and provide a personal statement covering your relevant skills, experience and motivation. The application deadline is 31/07/2026, 23:55. Applicants will be assessed by a selection panel and shortlisted for interview.

We welcome applications from all candidates irrespective of gender, race, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic.