The role of Licensing Officer is responsible for the day to day operation of the Council's licensing systems and processes, ensuring competent, timely and efficient administration. The Licensing Officer will carry out their professional duties by the application of appropriate laws protecting the public, providing a fair and safe business environment to ensure and enforce compliance. The role will also involve processing applications, issuing licenses under delegated powers, carrying out compliance inspections and initiatives, visits and investigations of areas of activity, such as Private Hire and Hackney Carriage trade, The Licensing Act 2003, The Gambling Act 2005, and others as required.

The successful applicant should have a good general level of education, ie 5 GCSE's or equivalent, demonstrate good organisational skills and be calm under pressure. You should also have the ability to work as part of a team.

You should possess knowledge of local authority licensing functions; experience/ability to understand/interpret legislation and experience in working to deadlines along with good IT skills.
This is a temporary, fixed term position until 7 March 2024.

The Council is actively building diverse teams and welcomes applications from everyone, including people of different age, sex, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. East Staffordshire Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer.

Supporting documents
Employment of Related Persons
Job Description and Person Specification
Policy Statement

To apply visit: https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/122733/licensing-officer/

Closing Date: 21 May 2022