Licensing Enforcement Officer

Full Job Description

One of our local authority clients are currently recruiting for Licensing Enforcement Officer. This is a temporary contract for 2 months with possible further extension based on budget and performance.

Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary

In this role, the post holder will work under the direction of the Service Manager (Licensing and Enforcement) to contribute to the delivery of the licensing service including: enforcement of a wide variety of licences, notices, permits and permissions, involvement in the processing of applications with respect the Licensing Act 2003, Gambling Act 2005, Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013, hackney carriage and private hire vehicles, drivers and operators, Charity collections and other regulated activities as well as community safety matters.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To undertake all duties necessary in respect of a range of Local Authority licensing functions including the monitoring of compliance, investigation of complaints and applications for licence review.
• To maintain up to date professional knowledge and expertise
• To provide technical advice to applicants, key stakeholders and objectors.
• To liaise and work in partnership with responsible authorities, interested parties and other stakeholders.
• To provide technical advice and guidance to the safety advisory group, and to assist in effective liaison between all agencies.
• To carry out regular inspections of all licensed premises during and out of performance times - these include cinemas, theatres, community centres, village halls, public houses, night clubs and late-night refreshment houses.
• To carry out regular inspections of premises and vehicles in relation to other licences including those relating to Hackney Carriages and Private Hire vehicles.
• To carry out the inspection and regulation of facilities for gambling.
• To apply the relevant regulations, conditions and codes of practice, and to give advice and guidance on licensing law and related technical aspects to the general public, members and professional bodies where necessary.
• To support emergency planning, and community safety initiatives and actions.

The above is a brief overview of the role, details and specification will be provided should you be successful. If interested in this position, please send your CV to Jahker Miah at Coyle Personnel Ltd.