Join Cheltenham Borough Council as a Licensing Enforcement and Compliance Officer where you’ll play a key role in ensuring compliance with licensing regulations across the borough. Location: Cheltenham, GL50 9SA Salary: £31,586 - £33,366 pro-rata Job Type: Part Time, Fixed Term Contract Close Date: Friday 21st February 2025 Come and work for an award-winning organisation We are an ambitious and forward-thinking council dedicated to making Cheltenham a great place to live and work. By supporting thriving communities and businesses while preserving the town’s unique character, we create opportunities for growth and innovation. As an employer, we are committed to fairness, respect, and creating a stimulating environment where our people can thrive. With benefits like flexible working arrangements, generous holiday allowances, a strong pension scheme, and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, we empower our team to reach their full potential. Together, we’re building a vibrant future for Cheltenham and its people. Licensing Enforcement and Compliance Officer - The Role: Are you an experienced professional in licensing or enforcement looking for a dynamic and varied role Join our team as a Licensing Enforcement and Compliance Officer, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring compliance with licensing regulations across the borough. You’ll carry out planned and reactive inspections of licensed premises, investigating breaches of legislation, presenting evidence at hearings, and liaising with enforcement agencies to share intelligence. This is a part-time role offering 22.2 hours per week, with occasional evening and weekend work. Licensing Enforcement and Compliance Officer – Key Responsibilities: - To carry out planned and reactive inspections of licensed premises in accordance with the council’s programme of inspections and report against key performance indicators - To collect and present evidence in relation to breaches of relevant legislation, terms and conditions, including attendance as a witness at hearings held by the licensing committee and sub-committee - To keep accurate records of all visits and/or actions; maintaining a personal diary and ensuring that all visits/inspections are properly logged and appropriate files using established systems/technology where appropriate - To undertake related administrative duties in connection with taxi and private hire licensing, including the completion of inspection reports on vehicles and operator’s premises and filling in of log sheets whilst on enforcement duties Licensing Enforcement and Compliance Officer - You: - A level or equivalent - Detailed comprehensive knowledge of licensing law, guidance, policy and procedure for at least 50% of the licensing areas relevant to the post but including taxi, private hire and Licensing Act 2003 - Knowledge of enforcement procedures, law and guidance including TIPA and PACE - Evidence of continued professional development - Working with the public - Carrying out an enforcement role - Working in local government - Communicates effectively at all levels (excellent verbal and written skills) What Can We Do For You: - An excellent pension scheme. You will be eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - A generous holiday entitlement of 26 days rising to 31 days after five years. Part-time employees receive a pro rata entitlement of 26 days - A flexible and agile working environment. We aim to provide opportunities to work from home or elsewhere and offer flexibility in working hours - A comprehensive programme of learning and development - Two days paid time off for volunteering - Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes - An employee counselling service - Free eye tests (for some posts) and contribution towards the cost of glasses - A cycle to work scheme - Low-cost town centre parking for some jobs, depending on work location - A commitment to employee wellbeing Closing Date: Friday 21st February 2025 The council is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, we welcome applications from all sections of the community. To apply for this Licensing Enforcement and Compliance Officer role, please click on "apply".