Licensing Officer

Role: Lead Licensing Officer

Pay: £39,000

Location: Torridge, hybrid

Temporary contract for 4 months available too

Responsibilities:

•           Working with the Licensing team delivering the licensing function ensuring compliance with the Councils statutory obligations

•           Acting as the Licensing Lead, advise and support Licensing team members as required and reporting to the Environmental Health and Licensing Team Leader

•           Keep up to date with policy development, draft any policy required for renewal and present to Licensing Committee

•           Respond to routine enquiries, complaints, processing applications across the whole of the Licensing service

•           Carry out Licensed inspections, investigations of non-compliance as required and take enforcement action if necessary

•           Prepare reports and present to any Licensing Subcommittee hearings

•           Provide operational leadership to the licensing function, overseeing the processing of applications, compliance and enforcement activity, and the delivery of a high-quality, customer-focused service. They will act as the Council’s lead specialist on complex licensing matters, providing expert advice

•           The post-holder will work collaboratively across services and with external agencies to promote public safety, support lawful business activity and contribute to wider community safety and regulatory objectives

Experience:

•           Detailed knowledge of licensing legislation, particularly the Licensing Act 2003 and taxi/Private Hire licensing

•           Handled acolhol and premises licensing cases

•           Understanding of local authority governance, decision-making and committee processes

•           Knowledge of enforcement principles, including investigation and evidential requirements

•           Awareness of relevant legislation relating to public safety, crime and disorder and regulatory compliance

•           Knowledge of court procedures and relevant legal frameworks (e.g. PACE)

To apply, please send your CV to dvieten@venngroup.com or call 07441916495