We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Officer to join our Licensing Team Based at East Lindsey District Council.

This is a key position in the Licensing Team which plays an important role in protecting the public and ensuring a fair and level playing field for all business. Our team is highly committed to maintaining compliance through advice, inspections and enforcement, and strives to achieve strong relationships with businesses to support growth.

We are looking for someone with previous experience in a similar role accompanied by strong communication skills, can build a rapport with businesses, and is confident to take enforcement action when required.

The role covers a range of licensing disciplines including: taxis; alcohol and entertainment; animal welfare; gambling and street trading.

Key duties will include:

• Processing and issuing licences after confirming that all checks have been made in accordance with law and policy.
• Visiting premises throughout the district to carry out compliance and advisory inspections.
• Giving advice to customers and applicants.
• Working in partnership with external bodies and partners including Police, Trading standards, the Gambling Commission as well as internal stakeholders including elected Members, environmental health and customer services.
• Producing Committee reports and presenting information at licensing hearings.
• Taking enforcement action when required.
• Ensuring that complaints/enquiries are dealt with efficiently and sensitively, in line with agreed timescales.
• Occasionally working out of normal office hours, for example to carry out inspections of the taxi trade and night time economy

BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme, 23.8% employer contribution
• Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
• Cycle to work scheme*
• Flu Jabs
• Free Eye Test voucher
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Flexible Working Policy
• Agile Working Policy*
• Car Mileage reimbursement*
• Long service recognition
• Excellent career progression and training opportunities

*Certain restrictions may apply

We also offer a wide range of family friendly policies designed to enable you to balance your work and home life, manage your personal responsibilities and support you in times of difficulty.

ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership.  The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.

Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.

If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Neil Brooks, Senior Licensing Officer, neil.brooks@e-lindsey.gov.uk or Donna Hall, Group Manager Public Protection, donna.hall@sholland.gov.uk

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The Council is committed to supporting applicants and employees with a disability or long-term health condition and has committed to be a Disability Confident employer.

The Council is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment and has committed to the Age Friendly Employer and Menopause Workplace pledges as well as the Armed Forces Covenant.  In signing these pledges the Council is affirming its support for colleagues.

The Council is proud to offer equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of age, cultural background, disability, sex, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, nationality, political belief, race, veteran status, religious or sexual orientation.

The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date.