Team Leader Licensing

Ref: RQ001724

Full time, Permanent

About Us

Redbridge is an ambitious, diverse, and exciting east-London borough. What we do is driven by changing

our relationship with local people to support our vision. As a result, we have developed innovative ways to build our communities and transform our Council.

We are one of the fastest growing parts of the country and the third most diverse London borough. Our communities are attracted by a mixture of excellent schools, relatively affordable housing, high-quality open space and rapid transport connections into the heart of the city.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed and enthusiastic Licensing Team Leader to lead our Licensing service. The post is based within the Community Protection & Licensing Service the role includes responsibility for alcohol, gambling, special treatments, sex entertainment, street and pavement trading, pet shops, animal boarding kennels, riding establishments, scrap metal and explosives.

You will line manage our Licensing Enforcement Officers and Licensing Authority Officers, providing leadership and support to staff, ensuring that statutory requirements and deadlines are met.

You will need to be able to develop good relations with partner agencies including the Metropolitan Police, London Fire Service, Customs & Excise, Home Office, commercial partners and other local authorities and ensure cooperative operational arrangements exist.

You will be involved in shaping and influencing outcomes by reviewing all polices, including the Licensing, Gambling, Street Trading and Special Treatments and initiating new policies and procedures as necessary.

You will also provide advice and assistance to members of the public, elected members and other Council departments. You will prepare reports, deal with correspondence and present information to professional and lay audiences. Attendance at evening meetings and the flexibility to work out of hours when necessary is required.

In exchange for your expertise, experience, and enthusiasm, we will offer support in your career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.

To arrange for an informal discussion about the role please contact Hayley Roberts, Group Manager Community and Consumer Protection, Licensing and CCTV by email at hayley.roberts@Redbridge.gov.uk

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All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK. At the London Borough of Redbridge, we receive a high volume of great-quality applicants, we therefore may close a vacancy earlier than advertised. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.