Main Purpose of the Role Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of something meaningful. It's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch. We currently have the following opportunity: Licensing Enforcement Officer (PKC12410) £31,984 - £35,100 Legal Services, 2 High Street, Perth The role mainly will be focused on short term lets licensing although the successful applicant also will be expected to carry out work in relation to other areas of licensing, such as taxis and a variety of business licences. The role sits within a small team. The successful applicant will be responsible for engaging with applicants and Licence Holders for the duration of the licence as well as guiding them through the licensing process, dealing with complaints, and carrying out inspections and enforcement. The role contributes to the administration and oversight of the Short Term Lets Licensing scheme in terms of the processing and granting of applications/licences, attending at Licensing Committee Meetings where required, supporting team members and assisting development of guidance, policy and procedures. Skills & Experience Required Seeking compliance and employing enforcement tools is a key aspect of the role, so experience of a regulatory environment is preferred. You will have excellent communication and negotiating skills which you will use daily when speaking with Licence Holders, members of the public and stakeholders alike. Integrity and impartiality when assessing and reviewing situations are imperative, as is a temperament that lends itself to dealing with challenging situations in a calm and measured manner. You will be required to develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders both within and outwith the Council. Licensing Enforcement Officers largely work autonomously so excellent organisational skills, self-motivation and the ability to prioritise your workload effectively is important. The remainder of your time will be spent working alongside Licensing Assistants and fellow Officers in a collaborative manner to support all team work and to provide the public with the most efficient and proactive approaches to the work. The successful candidate will also be expected to carry out the role of Licensing Officer in relation to other aspects of licensing, including alcohol licensing, civic government licensing and landlord registration, where required. While knowledge of licensing would be advantageous, training will be provided to the successful candidate. You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross. Working at Perth & Kinross Council Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team Here's what we can offer you : A generous annual leave package 7 public holidays Eligibility to join our pension scheme Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework Flexi time (remove if not relevant) Access to a range of benefits We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development. For purposes of connection and collaboration with colleagues and with the community we serve, our full-time employees work on site for a minimum of 2 days per week with the arrangements for part time employees being agreed on a basis which will ensure that they benefit to an equivalent degree. Our FAQs on hybrid working can be found here Hybrid working FAQs. We are committed to being a more inclusive employer - to ensure we can consider any reasonable adjustments, please either contact the recruiting manager to discuss any individual circumstances, discuss at interview or, if you prefer, after any conditional offer is made. Next Steps We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Karen Engelberts, Licensing Manager on 01738 475256 to find out more. Click “APPLY NOW” External candidates are required to provide 2 references, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer. We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitmentpkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process. Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government. To comply with Baseline Personnel Security Standard, you will be required to complete a Disclosure Scotland form. If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.