Lead Licensing Officer

Overview

Lead Licensing Officer – Rate negotiable – 21hrs per week – Hybrid working pattern – Start date ASAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Council’s licensing function
• Lead risk‑based compliance, investigations and enforcement action
• Conduct inspections of licensed premises and vehicles to ensure compliance with licensed conditions
• Process all types of licensing applications and temporary event notices
• Investigate complaints and support enforcement action where necessary
• Prepare reports of Licensing Sub‑Committee hearings and attend hearings

Essential Skills

• Strong knowledge of Licensing Act 2003
• Experience leading a function, project or service area
• Vast experience in preparing reports and attending Licensing Sub‑Committee hearings
• Knowledge of enforcement principles, investigations, evidence requirements and relevant legal frameworks such as PACE
• Fully qualified to carry out animal licensing inspections

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